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by grussell
Tue 10 Apr, 2018 22:53
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Clock spring in E85
Replies: 1
Views: 6521

Clock spring in E85

Good evening. During the reinstallation of my steering wheel, I accidentally unravelled the clock spring in my Z4 E85 today :o . I carefully wound it back up and diligently placed it back in it's casing, no wire was disconnected or damaged so I plan on reusing it. To get the clock spring in the corr...
by grussell
Sun 01 Apr, 2018 19:44
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 Auto gear knob
Replies: 0
Views: 3585

Z4 Auto gear knob

Having a spot of difficulty removing the gear knob from my Z4 Automatic - I know I have to push the button in and yank upwards. I have removed the battery and seats as I am trying to get to the centre console and eventually replace that, but a bit stuck at the part where I have to remove the gear kn...
by grussell
Sun 12 Feb, 2017 18:47
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Advice on sprucing up Z4 interior?
Replies: 1
Views: 4180

Advice on sprucing up Z4 interior?

The interior of my Z4 roadster is looking a little tired. The steering wheel looks 'well used' and the paint looks like it's peeling off. It looks similar to this http://www.autopten.com/carforum/images/2-worn-steering-wheel-hyundai-elantra-2013.jpg In addition the silver paintwork on the center con...
by grussell
Tue 31 Jan, 2017 21:38
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Advice on Z4 purchase
Replies: 3
Views: 4598

Re: Advice on Z4 purchase

Hi, just spoke to the dealer and he said the car was fixed for £1200 and has a receipt to prove it, he also says that the car was driven for 10000 miles since the repair. He says that the warranty he has would cover engine damage in the first 3 months. It looks positive. What do you all think?
by grussell
Tue 31 Jan, 2017 21:06
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Advice on Z4 purchase
Replies: 3
Views: 4598

Advice on Z4 purchase

Just seen a dirt cheap 2.5i Z4 automatic on AutoTrader. It is Cat D (which is why it is so cheap) and when I asked why, the dealership said it was 'water in the engine'. I am just wondering if I should stay clear and avoid like the plague or purchase it at such a low price and risk it. It is in othe...
by grussell
Sat 18 Jun, 2016 11:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 engine cutting out.
Replies: 11
Views: 3070

Re: Z3 engine cutting out.

He tested the alternator and battery, said both were fine.

Funnily enough he said the same about the camshaft or crankshaft sensor. Hopefully it's that, as that sounds cheaper and simpler to fix.
by grussell
Thu 16 Jun, 2016 18:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 engine cutting out.
Replies: 11
Views: 3070

Re: Z3 engine cutting out.

Yes, just broke down on the motorway as I came off the slip road. A man luckily drove past and offered to tow me home using a rope, I was so grateful. The engine just stalled as I came off the slip road and as I tried to start her again there was not a lot of power and it just stalled again. I will ...
by grussell
Wed 15 Jun, 2016 22:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 engine cutting out.
Replies: 11
Views: 3070

Re: Z3 engine cutting out.

Hi, wasn't there a post recently about similar issues due to bad connections on the battery terminals? Certainly would be an easier (and cheaper) fix than changing the fuel pump. Fingers crossed, Boosh. I'll check them in the light of day tomorrow. I had disconnected the battery in order to take th...
by grussell
Wed 15 Jun, 2016 20:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 engine cutting out.
Replies: 11
Views: 3070

Z3 engine cutting out.

Hi, I have an automatic 1997 1.9 Petrol Z3. 69k on the clock, last serviced at 53k. I was driving into town on Sunday and about 5 minutes into the journey (after filling the tank full) the engine just cut out, with the battery and oil lights illuminated on the dash. I started her right up again and ...
by grussell
Thu 02 Jun, 2016 19:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

Where is the small key to turn the siren off? One would hope that it was on the same keyring with the ignition key and the alarm fob! It looks like this: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/download/file.php?id=2070 I have also seen one mention of a small bladed key for the same purpose of operating a k...
by grussell
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 21:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 radio and petrol cap wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 1825

Re: Z3 radio and petrol cap wanted

Hi, I have an original BMW cassette radio available ready with a CODE. I am selling on eBay, feel free to buy it now ;)
by grussell
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 18:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

I pressed the grey button on the separate fob and it stopped. What's going on? Should I have disarmed it before unlocking the car? Short answer, Yes. The alarm is set/unset with the remote central locking. If you unlock with the key, the alarm will still be set. Conversely if you lock with the key ...
by grussell
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 12:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

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Not a bad job for fixing my rear crack, temporary job until I get the new rear screen
by grussell
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 11:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zed fuel economy
Replies: 17
Views: 4173

Re: Zed fuel economy

I don't know the exact MPG but I topped up about £35 and drove 196 miles in it yesterday.
by grussell
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 11:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

Oh gosh, I just started it now and as I put the key in the door lock and unlocked it the factory car alarm went off! I pressed the grey button on the separate fob and it stopped. What's going on? Should I have disarmed it before unlocking the car? (Sorry about the countless posts, I'm just trying to...
by grussell
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 10:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

How do I disconnect the siren?

Regards
by grussell
Tue 31 May, 2016 22:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

Was the previous owner a Mr J Bond? Might be the self-destruct mechanism. What alarm does it have? The BMW one doesn't make noises like that and I don't know of anything else on the car other than the headlight warning buzzer. Cheers R. Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk Ha. It was a high beep, th...
by grussell
Tue 31 May, 2016 21:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

Do you have any ownership tips? yep, drop the top and drive :drive Seriously just enjoy the car, remember these cars are getting on a bit now and do require a bit of TLC, if you like getting your hands dirty they are great cars to tinker with. OK, a bit freaked out. I just went to put some CD's in ...
by grussell
Tue 31 May, 2016 18:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

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Thanks for the top tip, now I can really rub it in peoples faces haha!

Do you have any ownership tips?
by grussell
Tue 31 May, 2016 17:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

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by grussell
Tue 31 May, 2016 17:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Got my new second Z3 today

So I bit the bullet today and got the car I have always dreamed of. I sat down with my dad to watch Goldeneye 15 years ago and fell in love with the Z3 and I was adament that one day I would be sat behind the steering wheel of one. It has a current MOT, insured and taxed and off I go. I bought it qu...
by grussell
Sat 14 May, 2016 14:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Z3 1.9 Automatic for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 761

BMW Z3 1.9 Automatic for sale

Car sold now.
by grussell
Sat 14 May, 2016 14:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: FREE Tonneau cover
Replies: 3
Views: 1102

Re: FREE Tonneau cover

I have a Z3 roadster Tonneau cover in light tan colour that i no longer need. It's FREE but you have to collect it from North of Plymouth, I don't have time to mess around packing it for postage. Have you still got it? I would be more than happy to collect it from you at your earliest convenience I...
by grussell
Wed 26 Aug, 2015 20:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fog light switch playing up
Replies: 10
Views: 1884

Re: Fog light switch playing up

Gosh...wish me luck!!
by grussell
Wed 26 Aug, 2015 19:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fog light switch playing up
Replies: 10
Views: 1884

Re: Fog light switch playing up

Right, brilliant!

I haven't even attempted this yet as I keep putting it off. Gonna try and do it tomorrow with the last of the summer weather.

So I need to take the #1 panel off right?
by grussell
Mon 17 Aug, 2015 19:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fog light switch playing up
Replies: 10
Views: 1884

Re: Fog light switch playing up

You could pry out the switch but it may leave marks on the dash, If you drop the lower kick panel you can push it from behind. Apart from the rear cross member/diff hanger in/under the boot failing I cannot think of anything that is specific to the Z regarding the MOT, just the usual thing. How do ...
by grussell
Sun 16 Aug, 2015 21:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fog light switch playing up
Replies: 10
Views: 1884

Fog light switch playing up

Just done a 75-point visual pre-MOT check prior to taking my baby for her test. Found just one thing that it will definitely fail on. All lights work perfectly, BUT when I switch the rear fog lights on, they stay on and can't be switched off without a couple pushes of the button. The front fog light...
by grussell
Thu 06 Aug, 2015 15:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Question about front bumper and MOT
Replies: 6
Views: 1206

Question about front bumper and MOT

I am about to take my cat C BMW Z3 in for an MOT. I am about to replace the cracked bumper with my new one but realised the new one is from a 2002 Z3 and has holes where the parking lights should be. My 1997 Z3 does not have parking lights and has no holes where they should be either. Will it fail i...
by grussell
Sat 16 Aug, 2014 19:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know how to spruce up the interior of a Z3?
Replies: 12
Views: 1229

Anyone know how to spruce up the interior of a Z3?

I am looking to spruce up the interior door cards of my Z3 with maybe polish or something. The black has faded and looks pale silly black now. Has anyone got any suggestions? I have bought dash shine but that doesn't make much difference.
by grussell
Tue 12 Aug, 2014 19:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know how to install a side window to a regulator?
Replies: 5
Views: 889

Re: Anyone know how to install a side window to a regulator?

It's in and safe to say I am never replacing a door ever again. Gonna just buy a new car.
by grussell
Tue 12 Aug, 2014 17:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know how to install a side window to a regulator?
Replies: 5
Views: 889

Re: Anyone know how to install a side window to a regulator?

You are right about having to slide them into the metal channels. It's a bit fiddly. Best route is to remove the 1/4 light window so you don't have that in the way. Then get one nylon piece into the channel, tilt the widow glass and you will just manage to get the other in. Then keep the whole thin...
by grussell
Tue 12 Aug, 2014 16:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know how to install a side window to a regulator?
Replies: 5
Views: 889

Anyone know how to install a side window to a regulator?

I am trying (and failing) to install and link the window to the regulator. Any advice/guidance would be greatly appreciated... FYI, I have googled this and all I get is a million results about how to install/replace the rear window on the soft-top. Here are my pictures, I think I need to slide the l...
by grussell
Sat 19 Jul, 2014 18:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: What is this?

Brilliant! Thanks for the replies. ALSO one more question. On the centre console on either side of the handbrake there are little red plastic lights. What on Earth are these? One is like a small LED light (that lit up today) and the other is like a little thing you can pull out and I really don't kn...
by grussell
Sat 19 Jul, 2014 16:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: What is this?

Thanks for the responses. Yes the remote has a battery in it as the LED light comes on when I press either of the buttons.

Southernboy, where is the fuse box?
by grussell
Sat 19 Jul, 2014 15:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: What is this?

Ha... The only thing I can use to lock is the key, it is central locking and when I lock/unlock the drivers side door with it it unlocks/locks the whole car, the boot, passenger side door etc. But this device, I have been pressing on and off all the time on and nothing happens, doesn't unlock, lock ...
by grussell
Sat 19 Jul, 2014 15:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: What is this?

There is something called a key you know? ;) I use it to lock and unlock my car doors
by grussell
Sat 19 Jul, 2014 15:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: What is this?

Also it is seperate from my BMW key.
by grussell
Sat 19 Jul, 2014 15:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: What is this?

Yes it is exactly that!!!! My Z3 has only the one key and that thing. What is it used for? How is it useful? How do I use it?
by grussell
Sat 19 Jul, 2014 13:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

What is this?

Does anyone know what this is/does? I can't upload pictures but it is a little keyring thing that came with my z3 when I bought it and I forgot to ask the seller what it was. It has a little red LED light on it with on and off buttons and a small BMW logo below those. At the back of the device it ha...
by grussell
Sun 23 Feb, 2014 12:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED BMW Z3 centre console (among other parts)
Replies: 1
Views: 414

WANTED BMW Z3 centre console (among other parts)

Looking for a BMW Z3 centre console, preferably wood or black, not beige, blue would be good...ah well beggars can't be choosers. Steering wheel, side wing (drivers side), BMW badges, bonnet, REAR STORAGE BOX OR ROLL BAR SET, front bumper, drivers door (Atlanta blue colour pref.)... Please reply if ...