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by micklaw
Wed 02 Mar, 2016 12:28
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: leather too shiny
Replies: 8
Views: 6602

Re: leather too shiny

Hi shiney leather is dirty leather. I have been here myself the best product I found was Dr leather liquid cream or the wipes they offer are excellent.
Good luck

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by micklaw
Thu 05 Nov, 2015 14:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: front-left speaker relay
Replies: 7
Views: 2047

Re: WANTED: front-left speaker relay

The part number I had was from R S components I did mine and it worked a treat like to keep things original.

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by micklaw
Thu 05 Nov, 2015 12:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: front-left speaker relay
Replies: 7
Views: 2047

Re: WANTED: front-left speaker relay

456_583 rs part number

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by micklaw
Sat 19 Sep, 2015 06:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: steering wheel fitment
Replies: 9
Views: 937

Re: steering wheel fitment

Hi Z3po are you getting rid of your old wheel.
I am looking for a 1.8 wheel to have refurbed do you have a pic of it.
Cheers mick

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by micklaw
Thu 03 Sep, 2015 18:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2000 facelift will covers
Replies: 7
Views: 1451

Re: 2000 facelift will covers

Sorry guys yes its sill covers

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by micklaw
Thu 03 Sep, 2015 15:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2000 facelift will covers
Replies: 7
Views: 1451

2000 facelift will covers

Hi all looking like I need to get some new ones sorted Advice on best place to go
Thanks mick

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by micklaw
Tue 23 Jun, 2015 10:20
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
Replies: 29
Views: 13664

Re: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 20

Hi Dave good choice in day out can recommend it .we are away in the caravan that weekend otherwise would join you all only 6miles from home.
Don't forget your ear plugs that lighting is one awesome noisey mother:-)

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by micklaw
Mon 08 Jun, 2015 19:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Few recent snaps of the baby
Replies: 21
Views: 9069

Re: Few recent snaps of the baby

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/markygee1/E7456BC6-C95F-4696-AF22-0D5934137B82_zpsmxdltnvv.jpg http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/markygee1/123CFA30-0808-43BB-8F1F-2C4D9FEB88AF_zpslmfhmm0d.jpg http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc494/markygee1/773286DF-924F-47A6-8DFC-42F24B15CFEC_...
by micklaw
Mon 13 Apr, 2015 12:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 175 DISA error
Replies: 14
Views: 2994

Re: 175 DISA error

Hi I changed mine last year on an m43 engine had idle problems hunting a little on tickover and also "dont laugh" a noise like someone blowing a raspberry? ?? .
I replaced it with an oem part from bmw £200 but it sorted out the problem. Nows runs ok.
by micklaw
Thu 14 Aug, 2014 16:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: m43 rocker cover
Replies: 3
Views: 489

Re: m43 rocker cover

I had it polished by a local company £60
by micklaw
Thu 14 Aug, 2014 15:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: m43 rocker cover
Replies: 3
Views: 489

m43 rocker cover

hifolks
treated the zed to a nice rocker cover refurb :)
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by micklaw
Thu 26 Jun, 2014 16:28
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Car Polish
Replies: 21
Views: 5702

Re: Car Polish

Hi eddie welcome to the world of car polishing. As you can guess there are lots of products on the market all claiming they do the best job.with my limited knowledge i have picked up on the way i find that choose a polish that you are happy with and find out how it works best on your car.i have stuc...
by micklaw
Sun 22 Jun, 2014 19:35
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Found great leather treatment
Replies: 14
Views: 4765

Re: Found great leather treatment

Hi all dont know if any of you guys have discoved
Mr leather wipes look them up on tinternet.
You will not be disapointed

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by micklaw
Tue 10 Jun, 2014 16:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Seat belt guides:: NOW FOUND
Replies: 14
Views: 1237

Re: Wanted: Seat belt guides

You can get them from the steeler a out £17

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by micklaw
Sat 31 May, 2014 11:30
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Green mould on cabrio roof
Replies: 7
Views: 2020

Re: Green mould on cabrio roof

Hi chris
We had the same trouble with ours. I found the only way was to do as you have done already.a real pain i know.
I think once the spors get into the hood they are hard to get out.
We got a new hood in the end

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by micklaw
Sat 10 May, 2014 16:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Very tatty Z3 1.9
Replies: 3
Views: 636

Re: Very tatty Z3 1.9

Any pics might like to take a look
Need a new project

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by micklaw
Wed 05 Feb, 2014 14:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot Emblem
Replies: 18
Views: 1286

Re: Boot Emblem

I have the same 2000 m43 1895cc badged 1.8 oem says 1.9 ???????
by micklaw
Sun 24 Nov, 2013 20:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: bling my engine
Replies: 10
Views: 1571

Re: bling my engine

Mike Fishwick wrote:Forget about tasteless bling, and just get the engine bay spotlessly clean - it would be far more impressive. A nicely polished cam cover would be good, too.
i am with mike forget the bling keep it standard :D
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by micklaw
Wed 13 Nov, 2013 16:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Lots of Z3 Parts, Panels, box, hard top, interior, alloys
Replies: 44
Views: 8222

Re: Lots of Z3 Parts, Panels, box, hard top, interior, alloy

hi if you still have the sill skirts for sale ??
are thry universal fit on all zeds i have a 2000 x facelift??
thanks mick
by micklaw
Fri 01 Nov, 2013 19:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Gear knob
Replies: 3
Views: 648

Re: Gear knob

NOW SOLD :D
by micklaw
Thu 31 Oct, 2013 19:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Gear knob
Replies: 3
Views: 648

Gear knob

Gen BMW m badged gear knob aluminium and leather only
Two months old cost £57 open to offers
Cheers mick
by micklaw
Thu 10 Oct, 2013 15:50
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Leather cleaning/help
Replies: 7
Views: 1945

Re: Leather cleaning/help

hi mate try this i did and was most pleased with the results
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by micklaw
Fri 06 Sep, 2013 12:50
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: FIRST TRY WITH SHOWROOM SHINE
Replies: 11
Views: 2757

Re: FIRST TRY WITH SHOWROOM SHINE

hi guys just a small tip i have found in my detailing travels. try meguires last touch detailing spray comes in a 3.78L container costs £30. ( so works out cheeper) works the same as showroom shine only 10x better use the same way with microfibre cloth. can be used stright out the bottle or 1 part w...
by micklaw
Tue 13 Aug, 2013 12:29
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midlands Z meet 11-08-13
Replies: 18
Views: 5055

Re: Midlands Z meet 11-08-13

really great pics by javstar on the z4 forum really great colours :D
by micklaw
Mon 12 Aug, 2013 11:01
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midlands Z meet 11-08-13
Replies: 18
Views: 5055

Re: Midlands Z meet 11-08-13

Hi has anyone posted pics from the day yet
by micklaw
Sat 10 Aug, 2013 18:00
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Z3cades Zed - journal
Replies: 202
Views: 54660

Re: Z3cades Zed - journal

Hi xvar
We had a new screen fitted back in may this year
Standard green tint with very fine green tint bar at top of screen
Cost £160 for cash new seal was £30
Happy days
by micklaw
Tue 30 Jul, 2013 19:21
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midlands Z meet 11-08-13
Replies: 18
Views: 5055

Re: Midlands Z meet 11-08-13

Hi myself and the good lady will be coming along.
Be our first net event :D
by micklaw
Sun 30 Jun, 2013 05:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: spare wheel
Replies: 19
Views: 2100

Re: spare wheel

hi louie i replaced our zeds spare a couple of months ago with robert t's help. the size was 125/80r16 98m.it fits staright into the existing carrier most helpful to me was walkers tyre centre leicester. cost was £80 all but a few pence. also replaced the supply hose as well as mine looked a bit rou...
by micklaw
Tue 21 May, 2013 18:44
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).
Replies: 25
Views: 4498

Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

should be down to the metal by day 2 :shock: 6 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by micklaw
Tue 21 May, 2013 18:42
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: National BMW Festival 17th-18th August 2013 at Gaydon
Replies: 10
Views: 6900

Re: National BMW Festival 17th-18th August 2013 at Gaydon

we shall be up for this one. count us in we are not members either :)
by micklaw
Mon 15 Apr, 2013 17:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front Speaker issues
Replies: 15
Views: 1020

Re: Front Speaker issues

hi folks
had the very same problem with mine.
there is a good link on here about footwell speakers but cant remember where it is :?
but i changed the small relay on the circuit board and that cured the problem.
they make a sub sound good enough for the zed :D
cheers mick
by micklaw
Sun 07 Apr, 2013 06:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Newbie from Essex
Replies: 31
Views: 1539

Re: Newbie from Essex

hi and welcome from another blue zed owner :D
by micklaw
Mon 01 Apr, 2013 15:26
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Quality- vettel penalised
Replies: 10
Views: 1479

Re: Quality- vettel penalised

Captain wrote:I agree with Badman Gee F1 is becoming a farce.

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becoming!!!!!!!!!!&
never recovered from shuey taking damon out australia 96 grrrrrrrrrrr :(
its all about bernie!!!!!!!!!!
by micklaw
Sun 24 Mar, 2013 06:42
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: waxstock 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 3927

Re: waxstock 2013

would like to have gone mark but we are on our summer hols :D :( looks like my sort of thing
by micklaw
Sat 23 Mar, 2013 10:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: space saver
Replies: 4
Views: 419

Re: space saver

got the new tyre today drops right into the carrier :D
thanks for the calculation robert t
cheers mick :D
by micklaw
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 19:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: space saver
Replies: 4
Views: 419

Re: space saver

thanks for the info robert.
by micklaw
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 18:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: space saver
Replies: 4
Views: 419

space saver

hi all has anyone ever changed the tyre on there space saver wheel ?? i have been trying to locate a replacement but not having much joy. the size is 115 /90r16 92m a local tyre dealer has suppiled me with a 125/90r16 98m but it wont fit back in the carrier. helpppppppppppppppppp :roll: :roll: :roll:
by micklaw
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 19:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: zed rear window
Replies: 3
Views: 473

Re: zed rear window

its sold :D :D :D :D :D
by micklaw
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 18:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: zed rear window
Replies: 3
Views: 473

zed rear window

hi guys and gals
i have a rear zip in window panel for sale if interested.
we had it fitted to our zed hood last may so not a year old yet.
we have had a new hood fitted so it is up for offers
green tinted with zip
cheers mick
by micklaw
Sun 24 Feb, 2013 09:10
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 owner, Ashby, Leicestershire
Replies: 13
Views: 2373

Re: New Z3 owner, Ashby, Leicestershire

welcome andy
we are south leicestershire broughton astley.
we will have to meet up with all other leicestershire zedders.
cheers mick&caroline :D
by micklaw
Thu 21 Feb, 2013 18:10
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Other ride?
Replies: 42
Views: 22272

Re: Other ride?

this is our daily drive :D
and caravan tug 8-)
touareg altitude
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by micklaw
Thu 21 Feb, 2013 17:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 M GREEN
Replies: 7
Views: 580

Re: Z3 M GREEN

what colour is the interior
by micklaw
Mon 18 Feb, 2013 14:52
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Engine bay cleaning.
Replies: 18
Views: 3157

Re: Engine bay cleaning.

both very smart gents :)
you cant wack a clean engine bay :D :D
by micklaw
Sun 17 Feb, 2013 19:56
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Engine bay cleaning.
Replies: 18
Views: 3157

Re: Engine bay cleaning.

afraid not del 2000 on an x plate 67000 miles :)
just a bit of tlc 8-)
by micklaw
Sun 17 Feb, 2013 19:14
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Engine bay cleaning.
Replies: 18
Views: 3157

Re: Engine bay cleaning.

looking good marty stick at it mate you will get the results you want :D .
just take a little time.
I did this to mine over a few days.
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good luck
mick :D :D
by micklaw
Fri 08 Feb, 2013 19:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help....filler flap rubber stop!!
Replies: 9
Views: 643

Re: Help....filler flap rubber stop!!

hi devon
mine was missing on our zed.
you can get them from the dealer about 80p if I remember :D
cheers mick
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/Z3/Ro ... tail_trim/
item 6
by micklaw
Tue 29 Jan, 2013 19:54
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another new member saying hello
Replies: 21
Views: 3450

Re: Another new member saying hello

hi and welcome from an east midlander :)
great looking motor :D
red does look good
cheers mick
by micklaw
Sun 27 Jan, 2013 19:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: sill skirts
Replies: 7
Views: 1332

Re: sill skirts

hi folks
still looking for a pair of sill skirts if anybody knows of a pair going :)
cheers mick
by micklaw
Fri 25 Jan, 2013 19:05
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: hi im new
Replies: 65
Views: 11959

Re: hi im new

hello im mark from loughborough i love the z3 and want to buy one ..is there any reason not to buy one ? :-) hi mark mick from broughton astley south Leicester here :) I think the wide body ones or facelift start around 1999/2000. ours is x reg 2000 and is wide bodied if I can offer any help shout ...
by micklaw
Mon 21 Jan, 2013 17:46
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Plans for 2013
Replies: 21
Views: 2925

Re: Plans for 2013

our plans for the zed this year are.
1. wheels refurb
2.new windscreen
3.new hood
4.get rid of those nasty rusty bits on the sill skirts :(
:) :) mick