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by Jon Miller
Tue 12 Aug, 2008 21:51
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMWCC festival Gaydon Sunday Aug 10th
Replies: 68
Views: 10290

I made it over courtesy of Ryanair.

Saw a few Zeds I recognised but no faces I knew.

Anyway I've uploaded about 30 pics here

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Mon 21 Jul, 2008 20:33
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMWCC festival Gaydon Sunday Aug 10th
Replies: 68
Views: 10290

I'm heading over for this. What time does it open up in the morning?

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Tue 15 Jul, 2008 22:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot wont open
Replies: 3
Views: 823

Phil, Did you manage to gain access to your boot?

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Mon 25 Jun, 2007 19:36
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Pictures of Norfolk Cruise
Replies: 17
Views: 4579

Few more: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/dusty1609/IMG_1447Medium.jpg No eye contact please! http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/dusty1609/IMG_1449Medium.jpg phew, only one more to go! http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/dusty1609/IMG_1464Medium.jpg Nice pad! http://i32.photobucket.com/al...
by Jon Miller
Thu 21 Jun, 2007 19:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Lights out in London
Replies: 13
Views: 1300

It'll still be light outside here at 11pm tonight, but its pissing rain so i can't make the most of it :(
by Jon Miller
Thu 21 Jun, 2007 19:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Bmw Z1 (tarted Up)
Replies: 65
Views: 9232

My view would be as long as modifications are easily reversible by a future owner then customisation to an individuals taste can't hurt.

I think the Alpina (Real or Fake) suit the Z1 8-), I'm with spokey on the rear badge though :nono
by Jon Miller
Wed 20 Jun, 2007 18:51
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The Baur is dead!
Replies: 16
Views: 1531

If you stuck it on Ebay as is you'd probably get back the £300 you paid for it :!:
by Jon Miller
Wed 13 Jun, 2007 19:27
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Castle Combe Z3M Video
Replies: 15
Views: 2466

Nice Video Jay, looks like you had a blast . I must get myself booked on a few track days.

Were those your tyres squealing or the blue M ?

Jon
by Jon Miller
Sun 10 Jun, 2007 19:58
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Norfolk ... we're back!
Replies: 25
Views: 3455

Many thanks to Spokey, for all his effort in organizing this, I had a fantastic time. :) :) :) And also thanks to Stu for allowing me to show him how to drive the roads of Norfolk properly :wink: Thanks also to Dario and Gaz for the lunchtime entertainment, those of you at the other pub missed a gre...
by Jon Miller
Sun 10 Jun, 2007 19:57
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Norfolk ... we're back!
Replies: 25
Views: 3455

I see you took the group shot when I wasn't there to spoil the line of Zeds :lol:
by Jon Miller
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 20:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: For the attention of Norfolk Cruisers!
Replies: 42
Views: 5033

stu wrote:An opportunity missed! :(
Yep - and my car would have been returning for its tenth birthday almost to the day!
by Jon Miller
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 15:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: For the attention of Norfolk Cruisers!
Replies: 42
Views: 5033

:bawl: :bawl: :bawl:
by Jon Miller
Sat 02 Jun, 2007 17:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Norfolk Sunday Lunch
Replies: 22
Views: 2581

Fox and Goose Please.
by Jon Miller
Thu 31 May, 2007 16:31
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: For the attention of Norfolk Cruisers!
Replies: 42
Views: 5033

spokey wrote: Stu, since we have takers for Hethel, I'm putting you down for leading the Lotus trip. :twisted:
Better make sure I warm the car up well then.... 8-)
by Jon Miller
Wed 30 May, 2007 23:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: For the attention of Norfolk Cruisers!
Replies: 42
Views: 5033

Factory visit for me.

Have sent email to Lisa.

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Thu 19 Apr, 2007 21:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Opening a Z3 Bootlid without the key or Central locking.
Replies: 20
Views: 2091

Jon Miller..... I had a problem with my boot lid this morning :shock: . It would not unlock with the central locking, but luckerly did with the key. Just incase its the first sign of it failing completely :head: could you PM me. Thanks http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/images/Z3/group%20sma...
by Jon Miller
Thu 19 Apr, 2007 21:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Opening a Z3 Bootlid without the key or Central locking.
Replies: 20
Views: 2091

Folks, sorry i've been away for a few days and have had a few PMs on this subject so will reply back to each shortly.

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Tue 13 Mar, 2007 13:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: 2-way radios
Replies: 6
Views: 827

Thanks guys, plenty of cobra sets on ebay so i'll take a look and get some ordered.

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Mon 12 Mar, 2007 20:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: 2-way radios
Replies: 6
Views: 827

2-way radios

Folks,

A question for those cruise veterans among you. During the last two lake district cruises I went on a number of people had radios, what spec radio do I need and does anyone have a specific recommendation

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Mon 12 Mar, 2007 13:20
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Trackday Cadwell Park
Replies: 15
Views: 2441

Yep I booked some weeks back, this will be my 4th Cadwell BMWCC pilgrimage, each year in a different car (Charlotte, Nemesis, M5 and this year the Lotus) 8-) Giles, Will you be allowed to run the Exige on a BMWCC track day? I ask because I wanted to take a non BMW on the BMWCC Better driving days a...
by Jon Miller
Sun 11 Mar, 2007 14:57
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Girlie Toy :)
Replies: 36
Views: 5715

Giles - cool car

Have you joined "Lotus on track" they organise frequent track days, I'm hoping to make it to a few this year.

http://www.lotus-on-track.com/

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Thu 08 Mar, 2007 13:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Suzy impulse buy!? Advice please
Replies: 43
Views: 4622

Re: ..

I have had two Zed's and now have an S1 elise, they are very different cars and I wouldn't use one as a daily drive, however as a fun car they take some beating, especially if you're interested in track days. Get yourself over to http://www.seloc.org its one of the larger Lotus forums and is mostly ...
by Jon Miller
Mon 19 Feb, 2007 14:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top Gear is Back
Replies: 38
Views: 3488

That would do, is BBC 3 on Sky? It ought to be, but looking at the Sky website, you'd be hard pushed to know if you could get any BBC channels at all! :head: It is listed under Free-To-Air Channels (sky.com) I had to look as I don't have Sky - I have Freeview. Cheers R. Thanks, I'll take a look whe...
by Jon Miller
Mon 19 Feb, 2007 14:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top Gear is Back
Replies: 38
Views: 3488

Robert T wrote:Jon - It should also be repeated a second time on Saturday, BBC 3 at 19.00.

Cheers R.
That would do, is BBC 3 on Sky?
by Jon Miller
Mon 19 Feb, 2007 13:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top Gear is Back
Replies: 38
Views: 3488

muppet wrote:wed 7pm BBC 2 , check your local listing. or the top gear website
Cr*p i'll be in Denmark that night, do you reckon they show it there :head:
by Jon Miller
Mon 19 Feb, 2007 13:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top Gear is Back
Replies: 38
Views: 3488

ARGGHH I missed it. When is it repeated?
by Jon Miller
Wed 14 Feb, 2007 13:36
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: M Roadster - "The Batmobile" or "The Beast&am
Replies: 22
Views: 5887

Paul.Stuhlfelder wrote: Some of the 1st gen Elises are awful!
:shock: :shock: :bawl:

Each to his own I suppose, I much prefer the early style.
by Jon Miller
Sun 11 Feb, 2007 21:21
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new pics of the zed
Replies: 15
Views: 4506

It Looks fantastic. Makes me miss mine.
by Jon Miller
Wed 07 Feb, 2007 17:25
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: for sale on ebay z1
Replies: 16
Views: 2337

Pics look like they are taken on Epsom Downs.

No relevance, just an observation, I grew up there. :)


Love the alloys
by Jon Miller
Fri 26 Jan, 2007 22:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated Seats
Replies: 21
Views: 2176

As far as I'm aware all sports seats are heated.

I would of said £190 was a good price.
by Jon Miller
Fri 26 Jan, 2007 09:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated Seats
Replies: 21
Views: 2176

It is possible. But would be tricky The wiring will already be present but you would need to buy: The two switches Relay And the two seat heater elements. You will need to remove the seat covers, the base is held on with wire clips and the backs can just be pulled up (sounds easier than it is!) To b...
by Jon Miller
Wed 24 Jan, 2007 17:19
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Black S54 Coupe just sold
Replies: 14
Views: 1539

by Jon Miller
Wed 24 Jan, 2007 13:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Opening a Z3 Bootlid without the key or Central locking.
Replies: 20
Views: 2091

OK, general opinion is to keep it private, so I have sent the details to a Moderator for safe keeping.

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Tue 23 Jan, 2007 10:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Opening a Z3 Bootlid without the key or Central locking.
Replies: 20
Views: 2091

Opening a Z3 Bootlid without the key or Central locking.

Folks, There have been a number of people who have had problems with the boot release mechanism on their Z3s. This is normally caused by the plastic retaining clip breaking and the actuating rod falling out of the release lever on the latch. This then means that neither the key nor the central locki...
by Jon Miller
Fri 19 Jan, 2007 09:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: I replaced my Zed with....
Replies: 32
Views: 5948

luverly motor, enjoy it.
by Jon Miller
Wed 17 Jan, 2007 16:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: burmagirl's new zed
Replies: 37
Views: 7985

Nice interior, very similar to my last Zed, that had the blue dash and steering wheel as well. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/dusty1609/IMGP1900Small.jpg Do you have a blue or black soft top? You should be able to find blue sports seats but it may take a while, on the plus side they won't be ...
by Jon Miller
Wed 17 Jan, 2007 16:06
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: burmagirl's new zed
Replies: 37
Views: 7985

Looks great. :mrgreen: Did you decide to keep the Blue seats or are you swapping the others at a later date?

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Sun 14 Jan, 2007 19:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot lid stuck
Replies: 25
Views: 12580

Spoon, If you PM me your email address I'll forward on the details of how I did it. I sent them onto Mark (see post above) and I know he managed to get into his boot this way.

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Sun 14 Jan, 2007 11:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: If The Z3 Dosent Come With Factory Fitted Roll Bars...
Replies: 13
Views: 1249

estocks wrote:There is a retro-fit kit for the roll bars. BMW Charge £800 for the kit and fitting according to the previous owner of my car.
I don't think it is anything like as expensive as £800!!!

I fitted the kit to my first Zed and i think I paid around €400 (£275)

Its an easy DIY job to fit.
by Jon Miller
Sat 13 Jan, 2007 13:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Dead Z
Replies: 16
Views: 3537

:bawl: But that does look fixable. It's still got four wheels - all pointing in roughly the same direction - and the windscreen hasn't even got a crack in it. Couple of wings, a new bonnet and front bumper and it'll be right as rain. I hope. Except that parts are all but impossible to get hold of, ...
by Jon Miller
Sat 13 Jan, 2007 13:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bought a Z3 roadster
Replies: 13
Views: 1337

Tramlining is when the car follows the ruts and grooves in a poorly surfaced road rather than ride over them in a straight line. It makes the car feel as though it is skitish in a straight line. I fitted Z3M top strut mounts to my 2.8 roadster to try to help this. The Z3M mounts give an increase in ...
by Jon Miller
Sat 13 Jan, 2007 11:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: The Phoenix has been stolen
Replies: 154
Views: 21134

Re: Recovered. But damaged.

It will be HPI registered as Stolen / Recovered, regardless of damage. Andrew I think it only goes on the register as stolen recovered if the insurance company had to pay the original owner for the car and then it was recovered at a later date and sold on by the insurer. If this is not the case and...
by Jon Miller
Thu 11 Jan, 2007 13:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: I'm not happy...
Replies: 30
Views: 2175

The other thing that happens here (and I don't agree with it as it causes chaos) is that after the slightest fender bender people don't move their cars from that spot untill after the police have been and taken statements, this happens even if both parties are amicable and no-one has been hurt! I su...
by Jon Miller
Wed 10 Jan, 2007 22:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: I'm not happy...
Replies: 30
Views: 2175

Doesn't help you but in Jersey we have to display insurance discs by law. They look like MOT certificates. They show the insurance company and policy no, also anyone not displaying a valid disc is prosecuted. It allows the Police to immediately know if you are insured and they routinely check parke...
by Jon Miller
Wed 10 Jan, 2007 16:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: I'm not happy...
Replies: 30
Views: 2175

Re: hi

whiteminks wrote:
Yes but I bet the gits would get away with it on human rights and their 'right' not to be filmed :wink:
Isn't it the case that if you're in a public place anyone can take your picture?
by Jon Miller
Wed 27 Dec, 2006 17:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear window
Replies: 10
Views: 1244

A common problem if the window is getting old and you lower the hood on a cold day. You can buy a new window from BMW (not sure if anyone else does them) and it just zips in. It should be easy but can be quite fiddly. I had to do one for the same reason and if I recall it took around an hour. Cheers...
by Jon Miller
Wed 20 Dec, 2006 11:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seat conundrum
Replies: 9
Views: 1382

Did you swap the switches? Removing the seat element means dismantling the seats, and removing the leather covers. I would rate it as a fairly hard DIY job. I'm not sure what a new element costs. I would rule out every other possibility first. Have you checked the connections underneath the seat? Re...
by Jon Miller
Tue 19 Dec, 2006 10:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seat conundrum
Replies: 9
Views: 1382

Try swapping the two switches and see if the problem swaps seats, if that makes no difference then the switches are OK so that only leaves a fault with the heating element in the seat (the Relay is common to both seats)

Cheers
Jon
by Jon Miller
Tue 12 Dec, 2006 20:02
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: 8-10 June 07: Norfolk and Use - ZRoadster's Big 2007 Cruise
Replies: 179
Views: 29508

stu wrote:
Do we get to go to a 'splash' party afterwards as well? :wink:
...... if you're lucky there might be face painting. :colourful:
by Jon Miller
Tue 12 Dec, 2006 14:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 M seats and door cards
Replies: 5
Views: 905

Yep, can't see why not. ///M seats are heated and electric so you may or may not have the wiring under the seat there already (unless of course yours has electric/heated seats already) Wiring harness will be there, its fitted to all the cars, you would need switches and a relay to get them working....