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by Zed-dan
Sat 30 Apr, 2016 17:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Re: Alloys For Sale!

These are still sitting in my shed right now if anyone is interested, now with no tyres as I put them on my Audi.

looking for £300 for the four. still in MINT condition.
by Zed-dan
Wed 21 Oct, 2015 08:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Re: Alloys For Sale!

I shall look into it this afternoon if I remember
by Zed-dan
Mon 19 Oct, 2015 19:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Re: Alloys For Sale!

Will confirm tomorrow but 235/45 r17 and my postcode is SA11 5LS
by Zed-dan
Mon 19 Oct, 2015 17:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Re: Alloys For Sale!

They fit perfectly with no knocking or rubbing. The car rode beautifully on them to be honest. Looked damn nice too.
by Zed-dan
Sun 18 Oct, 2015 20:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Alloys For Sale!

For sale are my recently refurbished style 78 wheels. These are the 4 x 17" by 8" rims, NOT the staggered set. Nearly new Falken Ziex tyres are on and balanced and have done less than 1000 miles. Selling due to selling my Z. £400 http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/danllewsmith/Mobile...
by Zed-dan
Tue 09 Jun, 2015 20:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fan going constantly
Replies: 4
Views: 1082

Re: Fan going constantly

I have this as an intermittent fault with my M54... sometimes it starts and the fan is as you say "free wheeling" and sometimes loud when idling and louder and louder with revs. even if car is cold/hot it is honestly random. help?
by Zed-dan
Thu 14 May, 2015 15:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zed-dan's 3.0i Z3
Replies: 2
Views: 2088

Re: Zed-dan's 3.0i Z3

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/danllewsmith/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_124026_zpsy6zj5h1r.jpg A recent drive to Brecon... and the new wheels :P http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/danllewsmith/Mobile%20Uploads/20150513_192455_zpssq1ozwni.jpg http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/da...
by Zed-dan
Thu 14 May, 2015 15:14
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Alloy Repair/Refurbishment
Replies: 16
Views: 9301

Re: Alloy Repair/Refurbishment

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/danllewsmith/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_124026_zpsy6zj5h1r.jpg A recent drive to Brecon... and the new wheels :P http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/danllewsmith/Mobile%20Uploads/20150513_192455_zpssq1ozwni.jpg http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/da...
by Zed-dan
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 15:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust Question
Replies: 33
Views: 7293

Re: Exhaust Question

Its on all STOCK 3.0i exhausts.
by Zed-dan
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 15:26
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Alloy Repair/Refurbishment
Replies: 16
Views: 9301

Re: Alloy Repair/Refurbishment

All done! I am so chuffed its unbelievable. Here's the before... http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/danllewsmith/Mobile%20Uploads/20150409_140949_zpsliyhnlz4.jpg http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/danllewsmith/Mobile%20Uploads/20150409_141022_zpshkgfgdco.jpg http://i1289.photobucket.com/...
by Zed-dan
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 15:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust Question
Replies: 33
Views: 7293

Re: Exhaust Question

Image

As shown above, gently pull back the braid and remove and plug the vacuum pipe. Then tidy away :D
(I ziptied mine up so it doesnt fall...)
by Zed-dan
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 21:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel width query
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Wheel width query

Thank you so so much.

Spacer shopping I guess! Is it better to wait, see and measure as I'm a total amateur at this or guestimate? Ideally i would like the wheels to fill the arches and be more "flush"...
by Zed-dan
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 20:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel width query
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Wheel width query

http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/78

its an et47? does that help?
by Zed-dan
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 20:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel width query
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Wheel width query

what are the legal guidelines on wheel protrusion? there is a bit of a gap between my current wheels and the edge of the arch... could the 45mm extra simply fill this?

and as a 8.5j fits the back my 8j should fly on :)
by Zed-dan
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 19:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel width query
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Wheel width query

Damn.

I am led to believe that they were an option on an M3?

That's what I was told by the guy I bought them off...
by Zed-dan
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 16:56
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Alloy Repair/Refurbishment
Replies: 16
Views: 9301

Alloy Repair/Refurbishment

I know there aren't many on here from down the "Valleys" area, but I've just put my 78's in to be refurbished. Quoted a whopping £140! including acid dip, sand blasting, undercoat, bake and clearcoat. The company is a straight up powder coater originally and now they refurb wheels as a sid...
by Zed-dan
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 16:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust Question
Replies: 33
Views: 7293

Re: Exhaust Question

Did it this afternoon and I am chuffed! A slightly deeper note and a nicer noise up to 3500 as now it doesn't have a rasping valve!

Are the tail pipes removable for a good clean on the stick exhaust?

Many thanks :)
by Zed-dan
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 16:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel width query
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: Wheel width query

:bump:

Can no one help? I don't want to have to buy 4 new tyres of which I'll only be using two!
by Zed-dan
Wed 08 Apr, 2015 14:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel width query
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Wheel width query

I have recently bought a set of style 78's however all four are 8j x 17 eh2 size. My question is will these fit the front? If not, what mods (spacers) or setup (offset) needs to be changed?
by Zed-dan
Tue 07 Apr, 2015 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust Question
Replies: 33
Views: 7293

Re: Exhaust Question

Thank you all very much for your help southernboy :) and I'm pretty sure the only reason its doing my head is that is nearly seized and as it changes from closed to open there's a detestable rattly raspy noise. and its right on the comfortable part of the mid range revs! it doesn't look so mint atm....
by Zed-dan
Mon 06 Apr, 2015 15:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust Question
Replies: 33
Views: 7293

Exhaust Question

I have a stock exhaust on my 3.0 Z3, and I see no real reason to upgrade as the noise is lovely at high revs and quiet and domestic at low speed. However is there anyway to disable the valve that keeps it quiet? the valve that you can hear open between 2800 and 3300 RPM? Any help would be much appre...
by Zed-dan
Fri 20 Feb, 2015 10:10
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27840

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Please put me on the list :)
by Zed-dan
Sun 15 Feb, 2015 14:50
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27840

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

What would be the cost for a non-BMWCC member?
and is that per car or pp?

Thanks
by Zed-dan
Mon 05 Jan, 2015 20:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How observant are you?
Replies: 9
Views: 2634

Re: How observant are you?

I'm just glad someone else noticed! :) and I certainly look forward to it, I've not been to any meets yet, but I plan to this year :squeeze:
by Zed-dan
Mon 05 Jan, 2015 17:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How observant are you?
Replies: 9
Views: 2634

Re: How observant are you?

The Z3 being driven, top down, in euphoria?
by Zed-dan
Fri 19 Dec, 2014 11:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Filler-cap problem...
Replies: 12
Views: 3385

Re: Filler-cap problem...

Yes, i meant the flap. The cap has no keyhole and simply twists off.. when i lock the car with the flap open the locking plug? doesn't move. :/
by Zed-dan
Thu 18 Dec, 2014 19:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Filler-cap problem...
Replies: 12
Views: 3385

Filler-cap problem...

Odd question, but when my Zed is locked, the fuel filler cap doesn't lock...

Help?
by Zed-dan
Sun 14 Dec, 2014 18:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zed-dan's 3.0i Z3
Replies: 2
Views: 2088

Zed-dan's 3.0i Z3

This week: New Gear knob... short shift so I had to cut the gear lever...DOH :| (Please excuse the iron dust everywhere) http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/danllewsmith/20141214_164736_zpsfupyavv5.jpg Dismantled the side gills and sprayed the inside mesh silver. excuse the tartan bedsheet :| h...
by Zed-dan
Sun 14 Dec, 2014 18:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411317

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A new Alpine head unit, Alpine speakers all around, custom painted the inner of my gills silver, gear knob and some style 78's :)
by Zed-dan
Sun 14 Dec, 2014 18:35
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
Replies: 133
Views: 25738

Re: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.

Looks the mutts nuts! :P

One question though... How did you go about changing the bumper side light to an LED if you don't mind me asking?
by Zed-dan
Wed 19 Nov, 2014 22:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wanted: Full set Style 78 Staggered 17" wheels
Replies: 0
Views: 564

Wanted: Full set Style 78 Staggered 17" wheels

Can anyone help in sourcing a genuine set of style 78's in good nick with our without tyres??

Thanks in advance
by Zed-dan
Wed 01 Oct, 2014 19:46
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Newbie Alert!
Replies: 6
Views: 2328

Re: Newbie Alert!

She is a beaut :twisted:

Thanks Guys, I'll have a little look. also thinking of proofing the soft top with some auto-glym.. might help eh?
by Zed-dan
Wed 01 Oct, 2014 19:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: First fill up
Replies: 46
Views: 9754

Re: First fill up

I recently drove my '00 3.0 from Hemel Hempstead home via Watford (approx. 225 miles) and used less than 3/4 of a tank so both inner city traffic and long motorway monotony and I think that is phenomenal for a six pot 3litre...
by Zed-dan
Wed 01 Oct, 2014 19:22
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Newbie Alert!
Replies: 6
Views: 2328

Newbie Alert!

Hello all :) I've just made the best purchase of my life... A lovely, '00 Z3 3.0 in Topaz Blue and I love her to bits already. Bought her off a fellow forum member and I was impressed with how friendly and helpful he was :) Loved the 200ish mile drive home and loved it even more after going for a cr...
by Zed-dan
Wed 01 Oct, 2014 16:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Welsh Z Owners?
Replies: 6
Views: 1195

Re: Welsh Z Owners?

I'm about 35 miles north of Cardiff in the "Valleys" haha

Sounds like a trip up North Wales next year if Tafzee is up for it :P
The roads over Brecon are good but the roads up there must be great as well :drive
by Zed-dan
Wed 01 Oct, 2014 10:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Welsh Z Owners?
Replies: 6
Views: 1195

Welsh Z Owners?

Good Morning All! I've just bought my very first Z3, and I'm ecstatic :squeeze: Any other Z drivers near me for possible meets/cruises? I know its the wrong time of year but hopefully we will get a chance one weekend before the year is out. If not I look forward to basking in the accumulated BMW Z e...
by Zed-dan
Tue 23 Sep, 2014 11:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Newbie Z3 owner
Replies: 27
Views: 5758

Re: Newbie Z3 owner

:squeeze: