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Hi all. It's been a while since posting, but I've got a couple of issues that I need to address before the weather really turns. A couple of years ago, whilst fitting the hard top, I managed to snap off the turning handle on the driver's side. Clearly there was a weakness in it, as it didn't take mu...

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Batchem1,

I'd be interested in the gear knob, depending on which one it is. Happy to collect any evening as I'm only up the road. If you could supply a quick picture that'd be appreciated.

Regards

Zedbedee,

When you want to link a pic, you need to first click the "IMG" button and then paste the link between the img tags.

Hope this helps!

Oh, and I see you're in Yeovil?

***waves from Bridgwater***

GDZ3,

If you manage to get your pre-facelift switch, please let me know if you are selling the post-facelift version, as I'm after one, please.

Update, with a few cosmetic upgrades. This weekend I've added the pressed euro style plates to the car. Front. http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss333/grecian_97/IMAG0084.jpg Rear. http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss333/grecian_97/IMAG0088.jpg As you can see, and thanks to Brian H, the hard top i...

I did manage to reduce the rattling on mine a bit by replacing the rubber buffers attached to the rear of the hardtop - they sit directly on the softtop roof catches and they go hard with age - I don't know if these are still available from BMW. Cheers R. They are indeed Robert. I only bought one t...

IF anybody has any of these, post facelift, and would like to exchange them for a slightly heavier wallet, please let me know!

PM'd you Daz.

For the first three months I filled up our 2000 2.8 with Shell V-Power, after reading the forums. Due to not being able to find a Shell garage, and being a bit desperate, I chucked in some standard supermarket stuff. I didn't notice any drop off in performance or increased consumption (in fact consu...

Hi, The rubber part is a stop buffer, it allows the hardtop to sit against the soft top frame without damaging it. BMW parts dept will be you only real chance. Part number 54218410663 HTH Brian, Thanks so much for that advice. BMW do have them still, and I've ordered one for the princely sum of £2....

I'm thinking this lumpy idle and the spitting is associated with the MAF. I'm going to unplug it tomorrow and see if I have the same symptoms with the AC switched on.

If not, I'll whip out the sensor and give it a blast with some electrical contact cleaner.

Oh!!! Me too please! If anyone has a pair to spare...

Hi Andy,

Do you still have any kidney grilles? If so, what condition?

I'm desperate to get a set to replace the monstrosities on my 2.8.

I've got to have a go at this again later, but...

The runner isn't moving, or at least it wasn't yesterday when I tried to wiggle it. It's only the anti-theft plate that flexes. It's almost like a paddle gear change.

Barry, Sir, you are a legend. Thank you.

P.S. Whilst I was in behind the door card I was confronted with a mass of smashed glass. It appears that a previous owner had a theft problem. Could the smashing of the glass have caused things to warp slightly?

So, I've had an irritating rattle every time I close the driver's door. So today I thought I'd have a crack at getting it sorted. Beside the rear window guide there is a small sheet of metal which, apparently, is to help prevent vehicle theft. It's the little plate here; http://realoem.com/bmw/showp...

I've had an irritating rattle every time I close the driver's door. So today I thought I'd have a crack at getting it sorted. Beside the rear window guide there is a small sheet of metal which, apparently, is to help prevent vehicle theft. It's the little plate here; http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts...

gookah wrote:collection is available....

Don't laugh too much, I'm actually considering that option...

Funny. Hadn't seen them in black in that style before this thread.

Then saw this link on Gumtree for them; http://www.gumtree.com/p/car-tuning-sty ... 1083529941

Got to agree. I have the chrome version on my 2.8 and I absolutely hate them.

These threads get me so worried sometimes! Finally there is one that sets my mind at rest. :lol: I've noticed on my 2.8, weirdly, that it knocks when I depress the clutch and move the gear stick towards first gear. Not when I just depress the clutch. Not when I only move the gear stick towards first...

Hi Ladies/Gents. A few months ago now, I bought this little beauty: http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss333/grecian_97/IMAG0047.jpg http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss333/grecian_97/IMAG0050.jpg http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss333/grecian_97/IMAG0055.jpg She'd been SORNed for the last two ye...

Have a look at this Alan.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =18&t=8613

It helped me do the job in 10 minutes.

Don't buy from ebay! Cheaper at the dealers.

I did mine last Friday (thanks to Spurs fan in a Coupe) and it looks much tidier and cleaner now.

Cost me £7.

Whilst taking the outlaws out for the day up over Dartmoor we spotted two z3 beauties driving "enthusiastically" on the A386 between May Tavy and Tavistock. One was blue, the other silver. :wave Had only mentioned to the wife that we must take ours out next weekend for a drive through Wide...

Just received (and fitted) a couple of parts from SFIAC. I now have a working radio (due to the new antenna and base unit) and the rear bodywork is protected by the stone chip guards. If anyone is reading this, but not sure if buying unseen from a forum is a good idea, Andy is your man. Thanks for t...

Mint wrote:I have a TomTom and when my speedo reads 70 I'm actually only doing 65.

As far as I'm aware, this is standard with all car manufacturers, who allow some overestimation. Imagine the lawsuits if the odometer underestimated...

Ben-z3, two now listed on ebay here, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-z3-wind-d ... 25937125f8.

Hi. Do you by any chance have an aerial base unit? I know someone was asking a while back, but I'm hoping...

Regards

Graham

and I just sold two at £55 each..... :head: Ouch! Either that really hurts, or you're going to be happy you've been able to help a couple of zedders. I read thread where you offered them at £55 delivered. You said you'd replaced them with perspex deflectors?!? Can I ask why and which you preferred?...

That makes two of us then Ben.

One sold on ebay for £150 yesterday. I passed on that one!

I'm thinking I'll have to go for a cheaper perspex version.

It's my first post, but it should rightly start with a big thank you to all the members/posts that helped SWMBO and yours truly to hunt out and purchase our new little pride and joy last Friday; http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss333/grecian_97/IMAG0007.jpg There's nothing better than a quick blas...