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by pemdp
Wed 21 Jan, 2015 21:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off
Replies: 7
Views: 1893

Re: Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off

I went to the dealership some weeks ago to change a light bulb. A mechanic ripped off the visible part, but I am not sure if this is a standard procedure in these cases. In fact this aggravated the problem as more plastic started appearing some time after. I believe the roof headliner was introduced...
by pemdp
Wed 14 Jan, 2015 21:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off
Replies: 7
Views: 1893

Re: Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off

BladeRunner919 wrote:Do you have a picture from inside?
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I think it is a plastic layer that covers all the roof between the canvas and the interior trim.
by pemdp
Tue 13 Jan, 2015 22:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off
Replies: 7
Views: 1893

Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off

Hello, recently some thin plastic started appearing from the sides of the roof and it seems to be getting worse. Did anyone had this problem before?
This is how it looks like:
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by pemdp
Mon 24 Jun, 2013 07:55
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Polishing perfection
Replies: 21
Views: 3530

Re: Polishing perfection

Washing. :wink:
by pemdp
Tue 04 Jun, 2013 23:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411016

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Correct Brian, they are a little flimsier than I would like but t here is nothing left of my old ones. They are classed as air ducts when ordering for some reason. I have seen some aftermarket aluminium ones somewhere but cannot remember where :head: must be getting old. You can find the aluminium ...
by pemdp
Sat 13 Apr, 2013 11:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 6
Views: 420

Re: Oil leak

Yesterday I went to BMW service again asking them to check if the oil leak could be from PAS. They guy who checked it out said that if the leak is from the right side of the car is must not be from PAS as the pump is on the left side. He suggested it could be from the engine itself. He checked the P...
by pemdp
Sun 07 Apr, 2013 10:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 6
Views: 420

Re: Oil leak

Thank you for your insights. Your hints make perfect sense, as when I am doing manoeuvres and need to turn the wheels at their maximum I hear a squeaking noise. The guy that drove my car at BMW service said all BMWs do that... :roll:
by pemdp
Sat 06 Apr, 2013 21:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 6
Views: 420

Oil leak

Hello, I have noticed a small oil leak in the front of the car, right next to the engine. Does anyone had this before?

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by pemdp
Sat 23 Mar, 2013 23:42
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Anyone washing the Zed today?
Replies: 8
Views: 1081

Re: Anyone washing the Zed today?

Did not wash the zed but did wash and polish the family run around as we were getting a price for a trade in, 3" of snow on the ground so i had to dig out the car. Froze my fingers off!!! Took it to the garage today and the sales man gave a price without even looking at it :head: I share your ...
by pemdp
Tue 12 Mar, 2013 21:09
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: JOURNAL - Z3 Individual - Sold!
Replies: 266
Views: 78110

Re: JOURNAL - Z3 Individual - U/D 30/10 Performance BMW Arti

Your car was an inspiration to me. I wish you luck with the sale.
by pemdp
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 23:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Very strange 1.9 on eBay
Replies: 85
Views: 4487

Re: Very strange 1.9 on eBay

In Portugal when a car is imported, it receives the same licence plate as if it was a new vehicle. Because of this, imported vehicles are very easy to spot on the road.
The exception to this are antique classified cars that may request unused licences from production year.
by pemdp
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 20:54
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Who else is doing it?
Replies: 10
Views: 1686

Re: Who else is doing it?

Treated mine last weekend:

Washed with:
- Einszett Raindance Shampoo + Raindance LackFinish
- BMW soft top care shampoo

Sealed with:
- Chemical Guys Extreme EZ-Creme
- Chemical Guys Jet Seal

Waxed with:
- Chemical Guys 5050 Paste Wax
by pemdp
Tue 26 Feb, 2013 23:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411016

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

reddyzeddygo wrote:This:

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Can you guess what it is yet?
A set of car miniatures.
by pemdp
Sat 16 Feb, 2013 19:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.0 vs 2.2
Replies: 1
Views: 345

2.0 vs 2.2

I am considering changing my 2.0 black Z3 to a 2.2 silver model. Are there any noticeable differences on performance and on driving? I have only driven mine, so I really cannot compare. Mine has lower mileage, full history and a colour that I love. The 2.2 has all my favourite extras (sport edition)...
by pemdp
Fri 15 Feb, 2013 16:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Good facelift Z3 3.0 Sport low miles
Replies: 7
Views: 907

Re: Wanted: Good facelift Z3 3.0 Sport low miles

You are a men of good taste. I think it will worth the wait.
by pemdp
Fri 08 Feb, 2013 19:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411016

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Very nice indeed :thumb:

My greatest fear on fitting a quad exhaust is the cut of the rear bumper. How did they trim yours?
by pemdp
Wed 06 Feb, 2013 20:04
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Other ride?
Replies: 42
Views: 22271

Re: Other ride?

My daily drive is a 2006 Seat Leon 1.9 Tdi. The Z3 is a kind of garage queen.

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by pemdp
Sun 03 Feb, 2013 21:08
Forum: Performance
Topic: BMC CDA
Replies: 8
Views: 2249

Re: BMC CDA

Captain wrote:Thanks, I've sent them a mail.
Hello, did you received any feedback from them?
by pemdp
Sun 03 Feb, 2013 16:39
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: My shiny rim
Replies: 9
Views: 2152

Re: My shiny rim

No Gazza, it was more the other way around. I washed the rims before mounting the tires.
by pemdp
Sun 03 Feb, 2013 15:38
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: My shiny rim
Replies: 9
Views: 2152

Re: My shiny rim

Hello Jamezee, your rims look amazing. Yesterday I also washed mine and I noticed that the inner part of the wheel do not have the same aluminium finish as the outside. Were your rims ever repainted?

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by pemdp
Sun 20 Jan, 2013 13:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Modding from scratch
Replies: 19
Views: 1395

Re: Modding from scratch

I totally agree with Southernboy. In my opinion the best original Z3s are 6 cylinder Sport Editions. When I bought my standard 2.0 there were none in the market, as these are pretty rare here in Portugal. Some time ago I found one for sale in pristine condition and with very low mileage. If I had bo...
by pemdp
Fri 18 Jan, 2013 19:40
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Which leather cleaner?
Replies: 6
Views: 1349

Re: Which leather cleaner?

I use Zaino Z-9 for cleaning and Zaino Z-10 for conditioning. They leave the interior with a strong leather scent.
by pemdp
Sat 17 Nov, 2012 10:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 60 days in the garage, leaving the Z3 What next?
Replies: 7
Views: 1261

Re: 60 days in the garage, leaving the Z3 What next?

This kind of questions here is like saying to the McDonald's guy "I usually like the cheeseburger but this one is awful. What do you recommend me next: McChicken, pizza or sushi?" I feel that if you loved the 2.2 Sport Edition you cannot go wrong finding a decent 3.0 Sport Edition. Z4s can...
by pemdp
Wed 14 Nov, 2012 09:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm keyfob
Replies: 4
Views: 375

Re: Alarm keyfob

Thanks, I feel a little better now. I have bought mine on ebay from a UK store called Byronix. According to them, they have bought the last stock from Germany.
by pemdp
Wed 14 Nov, 2012 00:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm keyfob
Replies: 4
Views: 375

Alarm keyfob

I have bought a replacement case for my alarm keyfob. I have noticed that the part where that holds the key is not a ring but a triangle. Has anyone seen one of these before?

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