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by resunoiz
Wed 29 Jun, 2016 08:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tanin Red Leather (Q2TD)
Replies: 12
Views: 2441

Re: Tanin Red Leather (Q2TD)

it was me :)

Unfortunately I don't have the zed anymore, all leather spare parts have been donated those years :D
by resunoiz
Thu 04 Sep, 2014 08:48
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: 5th Italian BMW Interclub Meeting - Italian Bimmerfest
Replies: 1
Views: 1298

5th Italian BMW Interclub Meeting - Italian Bimmerfest

this year the biggest italian event for BMW enthusiasts goes to racetrack ! the 2014 meeting will be in Modena Racetrack. There will be contests,new BMW models, and OPT turns! For italian and near italian folks...DON'T MISS THAT EVENT! info and contacts on http://www.radunobmwinterclub.it and info@r...
by resunoiz
Mon 26 May, 2014 10:29
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Replaced tape player for rover single CD player. Aux wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 4291

Re: Replaced tape player for rover single CD player. Aux wa

on the zed, I used dension gateway300 ;)

http://www.dension.com/product/iPod-iPh ... ateway-300

mp3, iphone, aux integration and on-screen display integration. you can use the radio to control it, and see track titles on the radio screen.
by resunoiz
Fri 09 May, 2014 07:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: "NEW" Z3 CENTER ARMRESTS....
Replies: 33
Views: 5156

Re: "NEW" Z3 CENTER ARMRESTS....

Southernboy wrote:..... Thanks good man.... and nice to see you're still missing the Z3 !! :wink:
not missing, remembering it as a very good thing. that's different! :D

no remorses, only memories :D

and, effectively, I did not abandoned BMW (and my italian club ;) )
by resunoiz
Thu 08 May, 2014 19:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: "NEW" Z3 CENTER ARMRESTS....
Replies: 33
Views: 5156

Re: "NEW" Z3 CENTER ARMRESTS....

I'm making a big advertising campaign to you here in italy, hope someone will contact (or copy :lol: ) you! ;)
by resunoiz
Fri 04 Apr, 2014 11:26
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: 10am. (UK)... Saturday 29th.....
Replies: 25
Views: 2767

Re: 10am. (UK)... Saturday 29th.....

looks good :)
what about avoiding scratches on the plastic trunk uppering the armrest?
by resunoiz
Thu 20 Mar, 2014 16:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER
Replies: 77
Views: 7454

Re: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER

I honestly haven't understood yet how it will be :oops: :D
by resunoiz
Tue 11 Mar, 2014 08:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Original rear headlight (z3 prerestyling)
Replies: 0
Views: 1252

Original rear headlight (z3 prerestyling)

Link to the auction (in italian) for pics: http://annunci.ebay.it/annunci/ricambi-e-accessori/fermo-annunci-porto-sant-elpidio/fari-posteriori-bmw-z3-freccia-arancione/62332815 description: they are original, with orange turn indicator. mounted on a 1.9 16v, pre-restyling. they are in mint condition...
by resunoiz
Fri 07 Mar, 2014 16:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER
Replies: 77
Views: 7454

Re: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER

Nice to see you're still visiting...I reckon you're missing the Z3 already...time to start looking.. :wink: A cupholder is useful...even if you're still breast feeding...you can stand the bottle up in it while answering your mobile and checking your lipstick etc etc etc... :roflmao: not for me...th...
by resunoiz
Fri 07 Mar, 2014 14:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER
Replies: 77
Views: 7454

Re: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER

here in italy has never been one of the must-have optional, in any auto.

is it so necerrary?

In the zed I had a simple storage, and IMHO looked waaaay better than the orriginal 2 holes. but, honestly, I hardly can understand the effective utility... :oops:
by resunoiz
Fri 21 Feb, 2014 05:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZUKU is leaving...
Replies: 11
Views: 1106

Re: ZUKU is leaving...

not so sure :) changing is a funny part of life, as you may know :) this was the last washing before leaving http://imageshack.com/a/img547/2659/z69a.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img560/27/ktli.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img854/8872/tmvf.jpg ...and the leaving (note my mom's superfast 1994 methan-fu...
by resunoiz
Thu 20 Feb, 2014 12:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZUKU is leaving...
Replies: 11
Views: 1106

Re: ZUKU is leaving...

gone this morning :)
by resunoiz
Fri 14 Feb, 2014 09:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZUKU is leaving...
Replies: 11
Views: 1106

Re: ZUKU is leaving...

I'm leaving the zed, for a less-fast car :bawl:
by resunoiz
Thu 13 Feb, 2014 17:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZUKU is leaving...
Replies: 11
Views: 1106

Re: ZUKU is leaving...

next thursday zuku will leave.
by resunoiz
Sat 01 Feb, 2014 12:20
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
Replies: 133
Views: 25738

Re: Southernboy's Z3 journal.

Southernboy wrote:..... buon giorno....nice to see you're still here !! You do know that you will regret your choices, and the longing will get to your heart... :wink:
yep, why leave? :D zed will always be on my heart. and has still two weeks to go. today I fixed the rheostat light 8-) :lol:
by resunoiz
Fri 31 Jan, 2014 13:18
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
Replies: 133
Views: 25738

Re: Southernboy's Z3 journal.

poor zed :D
by resunoiz
Tue 28 Jan, 2014 13:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZUKU is leaving...
Replies: 11
Views: 1106

Re: ZUKU is leaving...

mmmmmh don't think so :D
by resunoiz
Tue 28 Jan, 2014 10:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZUKU is leaving...
Replies: 11
Views: 1106

Re: ZUKU is leaving...

thanks barry :)

no more zeds unfortunately. Petrol in italy is a huge problem in those years, and a 2-seat as main car is a problem in order to valuate alternative fuels...was one of the main points that brought me to sell the zed: I'd never trasform a z3 in a methane fueled vehicle
by resunoiz
Tue 28 Jan, 2014 10:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZUKU is leaving...
Replies: 11
Views: 1106

ZUKU is leaving...

...in 2-3 weeks the zed is leaving me. was 2 years of love, passion, dedication to make her perfect, and I can proudly say I achieved my goal. Is now time to leave her, she's gonna go to a guy who loves this car as much as I did during those years. All works made on it (dashboard restoration, seats....
by resunoiz
Tue 07 Jan, 2014 17:50
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: ...and then he came back!!
Replies: 46
Views: 4217

Re: ...and then he came back!!

is that your new "lover"? :D
I wasn't there from a little time, and here that news! :lol:
by resunoiz
Sat 28 Dec, 2013 00:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Dash removal - any suggestions?
Replies: 12
Views: 3632

Re: Dash removal - any suggestions?

made this work a year ago

be sure you fix harder enough the leather.

don't hurry up stertching, making this work takes his time.
before making it, hidratate the leather very very intensively.
by resunoiz
Sun 22 Dec, 2013 01:21
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 addicted from Florence, Italy
Replies: 14
Views: 2811

Re: New Z3 addicted from Florence, Italy

Hi lore! :D (therefore not only a z3mendi fan! :evil: )

dont' trust him, his z3 is ugly,ruined and smelly! :D :D :lol:
by resunoiz
Sat 21 Dec, 2013 19:46
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 addicted from Florence, Italy
Replies: 14
Views: 2811

Re: New Z3 addicted from Florence, Italy

ciao vicinato ;) nick su 3mendi?

(for all you abroad: Hi neighbour! what's your nick on z3mendi?)
by resunoiz
Fri 20 Dec, 2013 08:08
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Merry Xmas.
Replies: 22
Views: 4022

Re: Merry Xmas.

merry xmas and happy new yer all you folks! :D
by resunoiz
Mon 25 Nov, 2013 18:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: air grille rheostat lamp frequent blowing
Replies: 5
Views: 1137

air grille rheostat lamp frequent blowing

I changed the rheostat light a year ago, and now it's gone again....there are some "tricks" to help that little light live a little longer? something like more or less watt, or other tricks...
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by resunoiz
Thu 31 Oct, 2013 20:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

made this at least 2 times...probably they are in some way "pampered". I have to try adding some tickness..
by resunoiz
Thu 31 Oct, 2013 12:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

Like southernboy has said before in a previous post your fuel straps holding your tank have broken or shifted get to them and check, when that tank is full that's a lot of weight in that tank? Try moving the fuel filler spout (the bit where you put the fuel nozzle in) about if its very loose your t...
by resunoiz
Wed 30 Oct, 2013 10:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

update. made a lot of km till the episode mentioned, no any other gas smell. even with the old gasket, that saturday I replaced in any case, just to be sure. I almost certanly leaved the cap half open :P I now have to know why my fuel thank "leans" on the car chassis, as pic post above. ma...
by resunoiz
Tue 22 Oct, 2013 11:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wiring codes
Replies: 1
Views: 294

Re: Wiring codes

by resunoiz
Mon 14 Oct, 2013 15:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot Light not working??
Replies: 5
Views: 759

Re: Boot Light not working??

First check the fuse - the boot light is not brilliantly constructed and it is quite possible that it has shorted to the chassis blowing the fuse. If it's not that, then the next suspect is the boot lid wiring loom - the switch is in the boot lock on the lid, so the wiring for the switch passes thr...
by resunoiz
Mon 14 Oct, 2013 14:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot Light not working??
Replies: 5
Views: 759

Re: Boot Light not working??

most common falut cause is NOT the switch, but the wires that goes between the boot lid and the car chassis. they flex everytime you close it, and start broke. check them first, you can prevent some shortcircuiting too ;) I had same issue, NOT with the light but with the central locking of the lid.....
by resunoiz
Fri 11 Oct, 2013 07:52
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Leather cleaning/help
Replies: 7
Views: 1945

Re: Leather cleaning/help

very good product.

I suggest a strong cleaning before in any case ;)

and if threre are some parts to re-color, this is the last part
by resunoiz
Thu 10 Oct, 2013 07:27
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Leather cleaning/help
Replies: 7
Views: 1945

Re: Leather cleaning/help

can you shot a pic of your seats? products may vary depending of the state and needs of the leather. the MOST improtant thing to remember is that is leather, a "breathing" material: BEFORE making anything, they need a very accurate cleaning with the right products and extreme softness. eve...
by resunoiz
Sun 06 Oct, 2013 10:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel tank bands - replacing
Replies: 4
Views: 820

Re: fuel tank bands - replacing

about fuel tank bands. noticed my tank slightly leans on the car chassis http://www.tonioworld.net/immagini5/images/720496ABCD0017.JPG and so the only thing to do to avoid squeak and noises is to ticken the rubber grommets on the bands. BUT a single gromemt isn't enough to put the gas tank on the co...
by resunoiz
Sat 05 Oct, 2013 11:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

tzè shut up southworld boy :D

can you verify me if under the rubber gasket the fuel tank lines on the cas chassis please? :D
by resunoiz
Fri 04 Oct, 2013 16:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

this afternoon made some check. fuel pump "cap" is tighten, no signs of something that could have "wetted" the surfaces. no smell at all, even moving the hoses. http://www.tonioworld.net/immagini5/images/475012ABCD0014.JPG seeing the fuel cap terminal, saw some points to pay atte...
by resunoiz
Thu 03 Oct, 2013 16:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BETTER DRIVING WITH A CUSTOM LEATHER ARMREST
Replies: 25
Views: 3449

Re: BETTER DRIVING WITH A CUSTOM LEATHER ARMREST

where did you found it? how much costs? :)
by resunoiz
Thu 03 Oct, 2013 13:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

Yep - mine is often a bit wet with what I assume is condensed petrol vapour. When I bought the car I noticed that rubber seal was badly perished and cracked and after searching UK BMW dealers nationwide, I found a few still in stock and managed to get a new one. However, I have never suffered from ...
by resunoiz
Thu 03 Oct, 2013 13:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

I have never noticed that ...I'll check and let you know...I think maybe your tank has been filled too much...? ithis pic is made with 3/4 fuel tank. I didn't refilled till the smell of last saturday (and not noticed any new smell, hpefully) mah...I don't know...in effect last refill was in a "...
by resunoiz
Thu 03 Oct, 2013 13:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

http://www.tonioworld.net/immagini5/images/258844IMG_0274.jpg I noticed the cap seal is wet in the center, BUT in the external aprt too..may be a sign of a failure of it, removing in fact a lot of my troubles? in your cars, when you remove the cap, is wet to the external part fo that seal too, or n...
by resunoiz
Wed 02 Oct, 2013 14:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: can you identify this pipe?
Replies: 10
Views: 944

Re: can you identify this pipe?

only 50 and 0? so doesn't work...infact on the Z3 is not present :)
by resunoiz
Tue 01 Oct, 2013 13:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

The cover behind the carpet is removed by 3 screws (self tapping)...behind that you will see the 2 hoses attached to the 2 nozzles...it may be that one of them may have a small leak...but for the screw on fuel pump lock cover to come undone is not possible...it has a rubber washer between it and th...
by resunoiz
Tue 01 Oct, 2013 13:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

Trust me...to loosen that cover is extremely difficult...If it was loose and leaking, you would have a constant smeel of petrol in the car...I suspect you didn't replace the fuel cap after filling... :wink: is the first thing I'll obviously check ;) but the loosen cover was a fault discovered by a ...
by resunoiz
Tue 01 Oct, 2013 12:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

maybe is simpy slightly untighted, via roads irregularities and vibrations. and is the easiest and cheaper thing to verify...

the smell lasted less than 30 second but was really intense. came from inside the car, under passenger seat. quite sure.
by resunoiz
Tue 01 Oct, 2013 10:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

OK...First thing...whenever I fill up, I always tell the attendant to fill it - "Auto stop"...this means he starts the pump, and when it automatically clicks off, I don't "sqeeze" in another litre or whatever...this prevents any spillage when cornering with an overfull tank. I a...
by resunoiz
Mon 30 Sep, 2013 09:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

Re: fuel smell

yes, know it. but "how" and "what" to check?
someone has had any similar trouble? I readed a lot of different causes about it..
by resunoiz
Mon 30 Sep, 2013 08:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 25
Views: 6210

fuel smell

as everytime, I filled engine to full tank. gone home, nothing but engine indicator a 3/4, not moving. I did'nt care too much about, is not the first time it goes "sleep" and starts whenmever he wants. had lunh, and at 16.00 pm took the car, made 5-6 turn on the city, and the indicator alw...
by resunoiz
Sat 28 Sep, 2013 13:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BETTER DRIVING WITH A CUSTOM LEATHER ARMREST
Replies: 25
Views: 3449

Re: BETTER DRIVING WITH A CUSTOM LEATHER ARMREST

Southernboy wrote:PS....I like you signature pic from the meeting...even slightly cropped.... :D
:D :D happy meetings here :D :D
by resunoiz
Sat 28 Sep, 2013 13:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BETTER DRIVING WITH A CUSTOM LEATHER ARMREST
Replies: 25
Views: 3449

Re: BETTER DRIVING WITH A CUSTOM LEATHER ARMREST

Southernboy wrote:will it be possible to get a single piece of 280mm x 220mm from that?
veryveryveryvery precise..maybe 279x220 or similar
by resunoiz
Sat 28 Sep, 2013 13:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BETTER DRIVING WITH A CUSTOM LEATHER ARMREST
Replies: 25
Views: 3449

Re: BETTER DRIVING WITH A CUSTOM LEATHER ARMREST

Southernboy wrote:minimum flat size will need to be 280mm x 200mm....if you have a piece of that size it can be managed...let me know... :wink:

the dash cover is about 42x24, don't know if it will fits you.
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