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by Z3 Mark
Sun 08 Nov, 2015 15:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fire extinguisher
Replies: 2
Views: 663

Re: Fire extinguisher

Robert T wrote:I take it that you have read the knowledgebase article: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=24160

Cheers R.
didn't see that. thanks :D
by Z3 Mark
Fri 06 Nov, 2015 12:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fire extinguisher
Replies: 2
Views: 663

Fire extinguisher

I had a breakdown that turned out to be the radiator but it worried me enough to think about fire extinguishers.
I've seen a few fitted to driver seats and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations or suggestions.
Are they worth even having and where's the best place to fit them etc?
by Z3 Mark
Sun 20 Sep, 2015 23:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dab arial
Replies: 4
Views: 960

Re: Dab arial

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 10&t=39599

Fitted mine to the window, highly recommend this type, nice and strong signal and tidy install
by Z3 Mark
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 10:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wind Deflector - Pre-facelift no roll hoops Fitting
Replies: 8
Views: 2636

Re: Wind Deflector - Pre-facelift no roll hoops Fitting

right then, thanks to parki I have a great guide of how to fit now BUT didn't get any screws with my kit, so have decided to put the job off for now before I rush in and mess something up. What screws do I need to get to get the job done? As all my posts on here show I'm pretty dense so need to know...
by Z3 Mark
Thu 19 Mar, 2015 00:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1996-1999 Brochure?
Replies: 3
Views: 853

Re: Z3 1996-1999 Brochure?

I have an official (launch?) brochure dated 1995, its short on technical information but long on pretty pictures and includes Goldeneye references as well. Would be happy to scan for you but its an odd square shape bigger than my scanner bed. Could photograph may be? Don't want to sell though, its ...
by Z3 Mark
Mon 16 Mar, 2015 20:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wind Deflector - Pre-facelift no roll hoops Fitting
Replies: 8
Views: 2636

Re: Wind Deflector - Pre-facelift no roll hoops Fitting

You have pm :D

Any and all instruction always welcome :lol:
by Z3 Mark
Sun 15 Mar, 2015 00:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wind Deflector - Pre-facelift no roll hoops Fitting
Replies: 8
Views: 2636

Wind Deflector - Pre-facelift no roll hoops Fitting

I took the rear storage bin off today as I Needed to get rid of a rattle (which I did :D ) and I was reminded that I have yet to fit the wind deflector that I purchased last year. The deflector essentially is this one... http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25880 I think I need to drill in...
by Z3 Mark
Mon 09 Mar, 2015 19:46
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Windscreen
Replies: 1
Views: 2002

Windscreen

My windscreen has some deep scratches but mostly loads of "general" scratches all over, I have used glass polish to try to buff out the worse areas to little avail. Is getting the windscreen replaced overkill or is it worth giving my insurance a ring, hopefully just paying the excess and g...
by Z3 Mark
Sun 08 Feb, 2015 18:10
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Travel Mug
Replies: 0
Views: 999

Travel Mug

My Travel mug for by morning coffee on the commute is starting to give up the ghost.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a replacement, especially one that fits in the add on cup holders for the Z3 :D
by Z3 Mark
Fri 06 Feb, 2015 19:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking Pre facelift 2.8 Z3 Roadster most parts available
Replies: 59
Views: 11043

Re: Breaking Pre facelift 2.8 Z3 Roadster most parts availab

Do you have the passenger side sill? (bit below the door) If so what's the condition like and how much posted? :)
by Z3 Mark
Tue 03 Feb, 2015 01:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

No problem Mark, now do you want to know how to get the windows to roll up, and also how to get your side lights to flash... I should also be able to have a lucky guess at that wiring too.... :D No body likes a show off... :lol: It's all back in one piece now, I think I'll quit whilst I'm ahead :D
by Z3 Mark
Mon 02 Feb, 2015 22:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilKX0e0XtpM&feature=youtu.be TOP MAN :D Once I had fully dried out after being soaked through on Saturday and nursing a hangover Sunday, I had a decent sleep and tackled the job today, after testing everything I tried the cigarette lighter knowing that should alwa...
by Z3 Mark
Sun 01 Feb, 2015 18:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

that red/blue wire is from fuse 14, which is 30A for the power windows, do they still work? is that fuse blown? are you sure of the other connections. I have double checked my instructions again and cannot find anything untoward unless your new unit is dodgy? I plan to have another look in the morn...
by Z3 Mark
Sun 01 Feb, 2015 13:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/markthegeek/edit%20me.jpg The wire goes into the bottom left of the black plug in the ZKE I am currently in the process of removing the centre console (as i had a few tasks to do with it anyway) to hopefully give me better access to the wires anyway. I was won...
by Z3 Mark
Sat 31 Jan, 2015 15:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

Right, so I followed your excellent guide line to the letter, connected the battery, hit the button and... nowt :( Got the multimeter out and I think I have killed the wire I was getting the power from (the red and blue wire pictured) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/markthegeek/power.png So t...
by Z3 Mark
Fri 30 Jan, 2015 22:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

Thanks gookah, I cannot tell you how much of a help you have been, I'll give it a go tomorrow.........fingers crossed! :D
by Z3 Mark
Fri 30 Jan, 2015 13:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

Bloody hell you're good, I wish you could just do it for me! :lol: (well you sort of are really :oops: ) So before I start cutting and hoping to the z3 gods lets see if I have this straight... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/markthegeek/WP_20150130_13_20_47_Pro.jpg I THINK I understand all th...
by Z3 Mark
Tue 27 Jan, 2015 22:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

gookah wrote:OK, will try and get something together for you in the next couple of days...
That would be AMAZING :D

I am off of work from Friday so it would be great as I would have time to study what you say and do the job in the light of day, a rare occurrence for me :roll:
by Z3 Mark
Tue 27 Jan, 2015 21:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

You can connect this in if you are comfortable with cutting some wires in your wiring loom. Also there is no need to get into the door panels, as all of the wiring can be done underneath the glovebox. I can explain exactly which wire needs to go where if you want to continue.... The connection diag...
by Z3 Mark
Tue 27 Jan, 2015 17:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

anyone? :shrug
by Z3 Mark
Mon 26 Jan, 2015 23:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

Well I have bought one and am immediately out of my depth :shock: :dunce: All the information I could gather from various sources seems to imply that you just need 4 wires (open, close, earth and power) but the kit comes with a load of wires, now this kit can also do the windows and indicators but I...
by Z3 Mark
Sun 18 Jan, 2015 18:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Glue leather to plastic
Replies: 2
Views: 828

Re: Glue leather to plastic

Thanks, just bought some so we will see :)....

Well in the end the fabric glue was perfect and dead easy to apply :D
by Z3 Mark
Sun 18 Jan, 2015 15:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Glue leather to plastic
Replies: 2
Views: 828

Glue leather to plastic

I have purchased some leather covers to cover the hockey stick things on the side of the centre console. What is the best glue to use to stick these on with? I was thinking just regular super glue but thought I would ask before I find out it would dry out the leather and create flat spots or somethi...
by Z3 Mark
Sat 17 Jan, 2015 22:55
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Fitting DAB help needed
Replies: 18
Views: 15288

Re: Fitting DAB help needed

So after running from the splitter for ages I finally couldn't put up with the poor signal any more and decided to do something about it. I purchased a stick on windscreen mounted DAB aerial and popped it into the back of the head unit, one wire to the ignition and the main aerial earthed out on the...
by Z3 Mark
Sat 17 Jan, 2015 22:01
Forum: Performance
Topic: Strut Brace questions
Replies: 20
Views: 8714

Re: Strut Brace questions

I would be wary about just fitting a strut brace if the other suspension parts are all a bit tired. The strut brace for the 1.9 is quite rare as it has to clear the top of the inlet manifold Sod it, that pretty much puts an end to that idea then! Everything on the car feels bloody warn and bit by b...
by Z3 Mark
Sat 17 Jan, 2015 21:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

Rafolian wrote:Fitted a cl system from fleabay to the better halfs popemobile (yaris verso), worked perfectly for about a year then gradually, door by door ceased to function. You get what you pays for, bla bla!
Where do you fit it? in the drivers door or under the bonnet and feed the wires through?
by Z3 Mark
Sat 17 Jan, 2015 21:34
Forum: Performance
Topic: Strut Brace questions
Replies: 20
Views: 8714

Strut Brace questions

Is a strut brace as it appears, literally just a metal bar that bolts to the top of the struts? Nothing it going to fall out removing the bolts first is it? I can foresee something underneath falling down :lol: Everyone on here seems to think they improve the handling and if it is just a bolt on job...
by Z3 Mark
Sat 17 Jan, 2015 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WTF is so special about the Z?
Replies: 10
Views: 3100

Re: WTF is so special about the Z?

I'm not the only one then!

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by Z3 Mark
Sat 17 Jan, 2015 18:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

After market remote central locking

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/110762444230?cm ... C&gxo=true

Any one tried anything like the above, seems like it could be a pretty cool thing to add to my '97 without remote central locking
by Z3 Mark
Thu 04 Dec, 2014 21:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Facelift Auto Gear Surround
Replies: 2
Views: 969

Facelift Auto Gear Surround

Looking at a newer z3 today I saw that the facelift model has a different gear surround in the automatic compared to my (pre facelift) model. Seeing as the "lifting problem" seems to be common and the leather cover would avoid this I would like to get one to put into my car, however I assu...
by Z3 Mark
Sun 30 Nov, 2014 19:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: KITT Scanner
Replies: 9
Views: 2251

Re: KITT Scanner

The underside of the fuse box lid has a printed list of all the fuses and their location / number. Best move will be to route the new wiring to the underside of the fuse box, then remove the 3 or 4 screws holding the top half f the fuse box to the lower half, and then route your new wiring in from ...
by Z3 Mark
Fri 28 Nov, 2014 12:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Name THAT part!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2666

Re: Name THAT part!!

That's great thanks :)

Any book recommendations?
by Z3 Mark
Fri 28 Nov, 2014 11:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Name THAT part!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2666

Name THAT part!!

A good majority of my posts (including this one) have me essentially just asking what a part is called, is there something like a haynes manual that I can buy to at least give me some of the basics as sooner or later I'm going to be banned for asking stupid questions! :dunce: :bawl: I tried my harde...
by Z3 Mark
Sat 22 Nov, 2014 00:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: KITT Scanner
Replies: 9
Views: 2251

Re: KITT Scanner

The ciggy lighter circuit is always hot... you can tap into it at the fuse box Now THAT seems like a winner! I'll have a look tomorrow and try to workout which is the cigarette lighter socket fuse, I assume I can pop one wire on one side and one on the other but hopefully all will come apparent onc...
by Z3 Mark
Fri 21 Nov, 2014 16:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: KITT Scanner
Replies: 9
Views: 2251

Re: KITT Scanner

Why not use the "emergency flasher" supply..... that way you can have an entire Xmas lights presentation.. :wink: :lol: Not a bad idea! In reality though I'd love to have a constant feed as it has a remote control, so I could turn it on outside of the car whenever I like, so ideally a liv...
by Z3 Mark
Fri 21 Nov, 2014 11:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: KITT Scanner
Replies: 9
Views: 2251

Re: KITT Scanner

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Anyone know what this wire is for as it seems perfectly positioned to suit my needs ifs thats a positive and negative.
by Z3 Mark
Thu 20 Nov, 2014 18:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: KITT Scanner
Replies: 9
Views: 2251

KITT Scanner

Yeah I know but I've always wanted one and was given one as a gift, (row of LED lights) Pretty sure it's this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151472354172?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Anyway I fancy sticking it on the bottom gap under the grille similarly to this one...
by Z3 Mark
Wed 15 Oct, 2014 16:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Easy install parking sensor
Replies: 20
Views: 4683

Re: Easy install parking sensor

Well I fitted the bar without too much trouble. I'll report back next month (if I remember) to report my findings, but so far I'm quite impressed and I was able to fit it all with just one hole. I think it looks ok too so I'm happy. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/markthegeek/editparking.jpg
by Z3 Mark
Thu 09 Oct, 2014 23:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Easy install parking sensor
Replies: 20
Views: 4683

Re: Easy install parking sensor

I'll ask again as I fear my question may be lost in the discussion... WHICH wire do I install the sensor too (as in how do I identify them? ) I need to wire it to the earth and to the reversing light wire... I am going to attempt installation tomorrow so would REALLY appreciate some feedback on this...
by Z3 Mark
Wed 08 Oct, 2014 23:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Easy install parking sensor
Replies: 20
Views: 4683

Re: Easy install parking sensor

So I have purchased the veba unit, time will tell if that was a good thing or not and I shall of course report my findings on here.

Where / which is the wire for the reverse light and is there a good spot to splice into it?
by Z3 Mark
Sat 04 Oct, 2014 11:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Easy install parking sensor
Replies: 20
Views: 4683

Re: Easy install parking sensor

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j207/pdykins/Z3/IMG-20120826-00081_zpse87c9799.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j207/pdykins/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/DSC_0010_zpseoladx14.jpg That looks amazing but way beyond my skill set I fear :( The number plate one would be a stick on one hole job rather...
by Z3 Mark
Sat 04 Oct, 2014 07:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: cat removal
Replies: 11
Views: 2286

Re: cat removal

And there I was reading the title thinking I may have found a solution to my problems...

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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Z3 Mark
Sat 04 Oct, 2014 07:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New to forum and new Z3 owner
Replies: 15
Views: 3391

Re: New to forum and new Z3 owner

Hi all, I did search before posting and so I hope not to have missed a similar post... New to the forum, BMW, Z3's and been driving Diesels for the last 16 years! Brought a 97 1.9 auto on a bit of an impulse. She looks well, body wise, and 60k on the clock. Leather, two tone, classic blue colour an...
by Z3 Mark
Sat 04 Oct, 2014 07:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Easy install parking sensor
Replies: 20
Views: 4683

Easy install parking sensor

It's a nightmare parking the z3 where I am, even though it's one of the easier cars I have owned to park! I have been reading this thread http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=35895&p=333655 But considering the last post was two years ago I thought I would start anew thread as t...
by Z3 Mark
Tue 23 Sep, 2014 18:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rusted bottom bit of car (under doors)
Replies: 6
Views: 1225

Re: Rusted bottom bit of car (under doors)

thanks for the quick response everyone! :D

I'm not looking for anything too wonderful so scrap would be more my thing probably, anyone know the part number? (its a 97)

yeah thanks spurs fan, so just need my time machine now :P seriously though if you hear anything let me know :)
by Z3 Mark
Tue 23 Sep, 2014 16:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rusted bottom bit of car (under doors)
Replies: 6
Views: 1225

Rusted bottom bit of car (under doors)

I have quite rusty "bottom bits" on the zed and want to get them replaced ideally.

What is this bit called and how much are we looking at to get them replaced?

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thanks
by Z3 Mark
Thu 11 Sep, 2014 15:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Auto Gear surround Lifting up
Replies: 5
Views: 817

Re: Auto Gear surround Lifting up

Only think I've gone and bloody fixed it :D :D I started at around 9am and finished at about 3pm with the neighbor taking the piss that "It looks like you broke it, should have left it alone" .. yeah thanks for all your support! EVERY SINGLE time I read that a job takes X amount of time it...
by Z3 Mark
Sun 07 Sep, 2014 19:50
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted -Door Speaker Cover RHS J058
Replies: 2
Views: 736

Re: Wanted -Door Speaker Cover RHS J058

Cool thanks
by Z3 Mark
Sat 06 Sep, 2014 08:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted -Door Speaker Cover RHS J058
Replies: 2
Views: 736

Wanted -Door Speaker Cover RHS J058

Wanted -right side door tweeter cover part number Door Speaker Cover RHS J058.

Can't find one with reasonable uk postage