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by Spang257
Fri 28 Feb, 2014 11:34
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Advice Needed Please - Electronic Key
Replies: 4
Views: 4882

Re: Advice Needed Please - Electronic Key

Hello bud - not sure, they came with the car to be honest... Let me check and I'll get back to you.

All the best...
by Spang257
Thu 06 Feb, 2014 15:10
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Advice Needed Please - Electronic Key
Replies: 4
Views: 4882

Advice Needed Please - Electronic Key

Hey Peeps - My 2.8 Zed 3 (2000) automatic key stopped working recently so I just assumed that it was the battery inside. I managed to replace the battery and also the buttons that you push down as the originals were pretty badly worn. Now, every time I push the button down on the key, the little red...
by Spang257
Thu 12 Dec, 2013 13:45
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Graffiti Wall
Replies: 10
Views: 4819

Re: Graffiti Wall

Nice photos Bi11

Really looks the biz with that background...
by Spang257
Wed 24 Jul, 2013 15:25
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Showroom Shine - sample
Replies: 42
Views: 9580

Re: Showroom Shine - sample

Still waiting... :cry:
by Spang257
Fri 12 Jul, 2013 11:29
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My wheel refurb + centre console colour coding
Replies: 15
Views: 3801

Re: My wheel refurb + centre console colour coding

Any photos of the completed centre console?
by Spang257
Fri 12 Jul, 2013 09:51
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My 'Cartoonised' Z3 2.8
Replies: 2
Views: 1626

Re: My 'Cartoonised' Z3 2.8

This cost me £60.00 for the image rights - so I can get it on a mug, or t-shirt etc...

Any colour, any reg obviously...
by Spang257
Fri 12 Jul, 2013 09:48
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Si's Z3
Replies: 18
Views: 4213

Re: Si's Z3

Cheers dude :) The plate currently still resides in its normal place on the front bumper. It just comes off for photos. Although I am looking at places and ways to relocate it. I have a friend who removed his front plate, filled in the holes and relocated it as one of the 'square' plates to one sid...
by Spang257
Tue 09 Jul, 2013 15:47
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Si's Z3
Replies: 18
Views: 4213

Re: Si's Z3

Nice shine, Si...

What you doing with the front number plate?
by Spang257
Thu 04 Jul, 2013 14:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My 'Cartoonised' Z3 2.8
Replies: 2
Views: 1626

My 'Cartoonised' Z3 2.8

A friend did this recently for me - really impressed!

Image
by Spang257
Mon 01 Jul, 2013 15:10
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Showroom Shine - sample
Replies: 42
Views: 9580

Re: Showroom Shine - sample

Yup - ordered mine!

Thanks for the link Gazza... I'll let you know what I think after I get it.
by Spang257
Tue 25 Jun, 2013 13:14
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: oulton park 9th June
Replies: 7
Views: 2755

Re: oulton park 9th June

Did I mention that my boss is Dave Newsham who drives the blue/white and red Toyota Avensis for Speedworks?
by Spang257
Tue 25 Jun, 2013 13:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 1999 2.8 Roadster
Replies: 7
Views: 2233

Re: 1999 2.8 Roadster

Beautiful looking motor!
by Spang257
Mon 24 Jun, 2013 09:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Brennan's z3 journal
Replies: 25
Views: 7127

Re: Brennan's z3 journal

Looking good, bud! My 2.8 is the same colour as yours and it looks gorgeous after a bit of time is spent on it. Pleased you changed those wheels - it makes a huge difference! I like the red calipers, I've been thinking about doing the same thing to mine but was told that they would look tacky by a f...
by Spang257
Mon 03 Jun, 2013 11:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: value of my z3
Replies: 17
Views: 2274

Re: value of my z3

Mikey - is that all stock stuff on there?

Your car is a real class act... I love it!
by Spang257
Mon 03 Jun, 2013 11:50
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Z3 Halo Kit - Who can fit it?
Replies: 39
Views: 9209

Re: Z3 Halo Kit - Who can fit it?

Thanks guys - all very much appreciated.

As soon as I get a free weekend, I'll give it a whirl... My plan is halo kit and detangoing, so watch this space!

Thanks again...
by Spang257
Fri 31 May, 2013 10:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Warning Light....
Replies: 10
Views: 771

Re: Airbag Warning Light....

Thanks for taking the trouble to help out guys - much appreciated.

I'll look at both options and give it a bit of serious thought. Having recently got married, it's a case of watching the pennies at the mo... :wink:

Thanks again...
by Spang257
Fri 31 May, 2013 10:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Warning Light....
Replies: 10
Views: 771

Re: Airbag Warning Light....

Thanks Captain - now the obvious question - from where do I get these reset tools... and how is it used? :?:
by Spang257
Fri 31 May, 2013 09:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Warning Light....
Replies: 10
Views: 771

Re: Airbag Warning Light....

Hi guys - thanks very much for getting back to me. g8jka - yes, I have moved the seats... I was hoovering the car out yesterday and moved them as far forward and back as I could for access. That makes perfect sense. I am going to have to check the connections. Will I still need a reset tool after fi...
by Spang257
Thu 30 May, 2013 15:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Warning Light....
Replies: 10
Views: 771

Airbag Warning Light....

My Z3 2.8 Airbag Warning Light on the dash recently came on - it goes off briefly with the ignition and then comes and stays on... According to the manual, I need to get it checked out by a dealer. The local dealer want a total of £45.00 labour just to look at it... :shock: Plus any parts that might...
by Spang257
Tue 28 May, 2013 12:46
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).
Replies: 25
Views: 4498

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

Beautiful car, matey - certainly looks the biz....
by Spang257
Tue 28 May, 2013 08:50
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).
Replies: 25
Views: 4498

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

I'm thinking of something similar. SCHEDULE DAY 1 A quick wash MATERIALS USED Bucket (red) Water (tap) Sponge (yellow) I've also considered an alternative schedule involving Teabag (one) Kettle (240v) Water (tap) Mug (favourite) Television (lcd) Hmmmm... not LED on the TV front? Tsk - letting the s...
by Spang257
Tue 28 May, 2013 08:46
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Z3 Halo Kit - Who can fit it?
Replies: 39
Views: 9209

Z3 Halo Kit - Who can fit it?

When it comes to anything but very basic DIY, I have fingers like pig's tits and I always manage to cock things up... :( I have recently purchased a halo kit for my 2000 Z3 2.8 - not the full headlight replacement, you understand - just the 'upgrade kit'. My front lights need de-tangoing too, probab...
by Spang257
Wed 22 May, 2013 15:06
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Bird Plop
Replies: 14
Views: 3364

Re: Bird Plop

Living in Nairn on the north Scottish coast as I do, seagull jobbees are all too common! Most of those that effect my zed happen during the early hours and as has already been mentioned, it's almost as if a herd of cows flew overhead and relieved themselves! I really think that they get a kick out o...
by Spang257
Fri 17 May, 2013 15:54
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pictures of you and your car
Replies: 200
Views: 65889

Re: Pictures of you and your car

Me - before getting dressed up for a fancy dress... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b111/Vinceyboy_/SilverstoneandKylie-July2008008.jpg and Matilda at Nairn Harbour... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b111/Vinceyboy_/Effects001.jpg We'd all like an AFTER getting dressed photo please. Jeez, life ...
by Spang257
Thu 16 May, 2013 14:43
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pictures of you and your car
Replies: 200
Views: 65889

Re: Pictures of you and your car

Me - before getting dressed up for a fancy dress...

Image


and Matilda at Nairn Harbour...

Image
by Spang257
Tue 14 May, 2013 09:03
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: fifth gear test
Replies: 2
Views: 1963

Re: fifth gear test

Shame that he's such a prat and so up his own a**e...
by Spang257
Thu 09 May, 2013 15:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Detango?
Replies: 4
Views: 558

Re: Detango?

That is EXACTLY what I'm needing - cheers bud! :D
by Spang257
Thu 09 May, 2013 08:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Detango?
Replies: 4
Views: 558

Re: Detango?

That sounds like a good start - I'll start my search...

Thanks!
by Spang257
Thu 09 May, 2013 08:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Detango?
Replies: 4
Views: 558

Detango?

Hi guys.. As a reasonably new 'zedder', I could do with a bit of advice with regards to upgrading the headlights etc... Please be aware that I am NOT an mechanic of any ability whatsoever, however I am willing to learn. Any advice therefore needs to be given in strict lay-man's terms so that a thick...
by Spang257
Mon 06 May, 2013 09:06
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Replies: 231
Views: 244172

Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Latest (May 2013) Page 3

Brilliant step by step guide giving lots of ideas... I love the 'chrome' look and intend to change the lights on my zed during the summer... It took me a while to work out what 'detango' meant... Lol!! :oops: With the new chrome hoops - are you saying that the standard mesh wind deflector doesn't fi...
by Spang257
Mon 06 May, 2013 08:13
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Sorry - Posted on the wrong thread... DOH!
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Re: Sorry - Posted on the wrong thread... DOH!

Aha - just found a thread that covers this.... 8-)
by Spang257
Thu 02 May, 2013 16:03
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Removing centre dash / facia? Carbon skin replacement?
Replies: 10
Views: 2204

Re: Removing centre dash / facia? Carbon skin replacement?

Has anyone tried that stuff being sold on Ebay for about £40.00? It comes in various colours including 'look-alike' carbon fibre, chrome and 'brushed aluminium'. Apparently it comes from Germany. It looks good but is it? This is the link... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350779198762?ssPageName=STRK:MEWA...
by Spang257
Thu 02 May, 2013 09:35
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Sorry - Posted on the wrong thread... DOH!
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Re: Sorry - Posted on the wrong thread... DOH!

Thanks Gazza, I have tried that - I reckon it could be the window mechanism inside the door needing a bit of a service...

All I need to know is how to get the door panel off when the weather is a bit better..
by Spang257
Wed 01 May, 2013 13:46
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Sorry - Posted on the wrong thread... DOH!
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Sorry - Posted on the wrong thread... DOH!

Hi Guys - I introduced myself recently via the 'gallery' thread not seeing this one. I'm Vince and I live in Nairn about 14 miles to the east of Inverness on the A96. My 2000 Zed Three is a 2.8 with a lowly 60,000 miles on the clock. I'm a relatively new 'Zedder' but I fell in love with mine the fir...
by Spang257
Wed 01 May, 2013 13:33
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Newbie from the North (Scotland)
Replies: 18
Views: 3184

Re: Newbie from the North (Scotland)

Hey Takumi - I'm new on here too!

I'm pretty close to you, living in Nairn and working in Inverness.... I used to work in Giles Café Bar in Batchen Street many moons ago when it first opened.. Don't know if you remember that far back?

Regards,

Vince
by Spang257
Mon 29 Apr, 2013 16:03
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Matilda...
Replies: 5
Views: 1590

Matilda...

Hi Guys - Just thought I ought to introduce myself as a newbie... My name is Vince and I live in Nairn about 14 miles to the east of Inverness. I'm not Scottish however, I decided to settle down up here when I left the RAF more than a few years ago. I've owned Matilda since October 2011 and apart fr...