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Ah right, sadly I travel Monday to Friday to Coventry. However to be fair the 32 mile journey takes 30-35 minutes via M42 J3, M40 to Warwick and A46. I even get 29-30mpg which I am quite pleased with.

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TaffDaddy wrote:Well, who ever he is he has a very nice looking Z.

Thanks

I don't come on here often anymore but Phil said I'd been "spotted". Do you work on the techno park? I work for the Uni.

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Hehe, now why do I like the sound of that?

Yes please

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Count us both in

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I think you'll find that a rapid flashing when you arm the alarm initially means that there is a fault. Such as a sensor "open". The usual culprit is the bonnet sensor - it's intermittent. Also sounds like your sounder has failed. Try locking the car using the remote, then opening the door...

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At least 1 of us will come along.

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Count me in - just me though, Dek is doing a gig

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I think you'll find its a dirty/faulty wheel sensor. The sensor detects the rotation of the wheel, if its dirty and not outputting that the wheel is rotating the ABS thinks that wheel has locked up, therefore you get the ABS triggering. If it has no output for any length of time, the system should d...

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we should both be able to make it

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I added business use to my Direct Line policy years ago, and it did not cost anymore - and its still the best quote for me each year - even went down last time

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Just me coming, Phil

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And of course you know we're coming

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Funnily enough when I went to my dealer to buy the convertible care kit he told me not to bother but to buy the items separately as this would work out cheaper.

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Hi Deb AFIAK they are on a timer - same circuit and logic as the heated rear window on the hard top Titan Nope they're not on the same circuit as the heated rear window. They come on automatically when the temperature is cold, and stay on - do a long journey in the winter and you'll find them warm ...

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Hi Deb AFIAK they are on a timer - same circuit and logic as the heated rear window on the hard top Titan Nope they're not on the same circuit as the heated rear window. They come on automatically when the temperature is cold, and stay on - do a long journey in the winter and you'll find them warm ...

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We're coming...

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I'm aware of the futility of trying to argue with a fruit-blind fanboy, the kind that thinks Apple is being somehow singled out and unfairly persecuted, because they cannot see of all the tech companies in the world Apple is equally if not more so Machiavellian in its business practices. Of course ...

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Apple never charge for Software updates for the iPhone, only the iPhone touch, and even then only just over £6. clicky So much prejudice and ignorance abounds.... Prejudice? Have you seen the offline price of the iPhone? AT&T will be charging $ 599 for the 8GB offline. Factory gate price for th...

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It's a new software version. You won't get a better camera, but you might get a better (faster) camera app, and some of the technologies that opther phones have had for 10 years, such as modems functionality, copy/paste and MMS support. My point was the money-grabbing chums in Cupertino may want £2...

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I wouldn't call the Autoglass screen fitters 'Monkeys' as they have far more expertise in this field than any BMW mechanic (sorry - 'Technician') who may be learning how to fit a screen on YOUR car. Experience makes for a better job, and the quality of the screen fitting constitutes quite a bit of ...

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Direct Line have started levying an excess on repairs to Windscreens now - I expect they were being "ripped off" by autoglass doing unnecessary "repairs" to screens. In my case I have found that my glass is pitted with small chips, but also scratches like someone has been skating...

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Funny this question should come up. I am thinking of a new screen replacement, and I don't fancy the monkeys at Autoglass having a go at it. So I asked my BMW dealer and they indicated in the region of £400-£500, but that would be with genuine BMW glass.

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We plan to be there....

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Yes Happy Birthday and see you tomorrow....

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We'll be there....

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Yeah the wiper trick is a little tricky, but once you've sussed it, its very useful - and you wonder how you managed before you discovered it!

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I like these forums, because there are so many armchair experts that can tell me what my Z3 cannot do, yet when I step into it it seems to react like the Z4 it isnt, and has ASC or DSC modes that it definately cant have....... Guess mine must be faulty... unless of course there are too many handboo...

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I think you'll find that all Z3s fitted with DSC have 3 modes of operation. Default mode is DSC on... Single quick press of the DSC button (DSC light illuminated) - this deactivates DSC and activates ADB (Automatic Differential Brake) which is basically like a diff lock that uses the rear brakes to ...

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Normally the "traction control" only prevents your your car from making "wheelies" so that you will be able to have full control over the acceleration - even on a wet surface or on gravel etc. Newer models have a combined system ASR (Anti Slip Regulation) + ESP (Electronic Stabi...

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Phil wrote:Zymol carnuba wax -----

http://www.johnswax.co.uk/acatalog/Feed ... Waxes.html

Have you seen the vintage glaze at £1852 a tub --- yes thats £1852

Yes but did you see that includes free refills for life!

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Just replaced my thermostat today. No need to faff about with special tools to remove the fan - on mine there were 3 allen screws holding the plastic fan to the viscous hub - simply remove those, the fan blades come off and easy access to the thermostat. You must have small hands then! I couldn't g...

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Just replaced my thermostat today.

No need to faff about with special tools to remove the fan - on mine there were 3 allen screws holding the plastic fan to the viscous hub - simply remove those, the fan blades come off and easy access to the thermostat.

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Phil wrote:
garythefish wrote:Probably 'Cooked' the nerve endings in your Ass
Try using it while wearing a kilt and see what that does to your nerve endings---

Do you wear Kilts often then Phil?

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Actually my thermostat needs replacing at the moment - thought the giveaway with that is the temperature gauge is not at top dead centre (half-way) like it usually is, but swinging between the first mark and almost half- way. I have noticed however that the heating is not as warm as usual too. A job...

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Well it was a waste of time emailing BMW technical support about the 2 different part numbers for the brake pads. Their reply was that I should ask my dealer! Since it was my dealer that fitted the pads that are for the 1.9 only, they are bound to tell me that there is no difference if I ask them. D...

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Who mentioned the auxiliary water pump/container to you? Just sounds like a lot of rubbish to me. The Z3 heater does blend hot and cold air for you, but it does it in the last few degrees of travel of the heater knob. If you want cooler air, turn the knob to full heat, then move it very slightly bac...

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I suppose I am just going to have to wait and see if I get a response back from BMW or Textar. I got the brakes as hot as i could dare to clean them - they certainly smelt hot! I agree that the judder seemed worse when they were hot too. I don't remember doing any heavy stops before I got the judder...

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100% agree with C_W here. It's most likely pad material that has transferred to the disc. If it is you should Read this - http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml Then go and do this - http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm The other culprit could be worn lower arm ball ...

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The chamfer is often to reduce noise I think. I can't see a judder problem being caused by incorrect fitment (ie there were for a 1.9) as the judder is usually as a result of deposits on the discs which can happen with any pads. It is annoying though when it happens, sometimes difficult to get rid ...

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I don't know if anyone can answer this but.... I have been suffering brake judder on my 3.0 Sport when braking for the best part of a year now. By brake judder I mean that I can feel a vibration through the steering wheel when I brake, and if you look at the steering wheel it is rocking from side to...

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SpunkyM wrote:Just have - doesn't work.. always about 7 secs interval when on the move.

Did you switch intermittent on, then as soon as the wiper starts to move, switch the control back to off - then wait the time you want, then move the control back to intermittent?

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If you have the Euro ones which are speed sensitive, you can also adjust the intermittent interval too. You do this by flicking the wipers to intermittent, then to off - wait the interval you require, then switch wipers to intermittent again. The interval achievable is approximately 1 seconds to 20...

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If you have the Euro ones which are speed sensitive, you can also adjust the intermittent interval too. You do this by flicking the wipers to intermittent, then to off - wait the interval you require, then switch wipers to intermittent again. The interval achievable is approximately 1 seconds to 20 ...

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brandon wrote:thanx for the reply so how can i test the immobiliser is working my system is the 3g ews

Get a key cut, but not programmed - when you turn that in the ignition, the immobiliser will still be active, or I suppose you could try hot-wiring it. There isn't an easy way of testing the immobiliser.

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The immobiliser is disarmed by turning the key in the ignition - so when you start the car, you're turning off the immobiliser.

The key has a chip in it, which is "read" by the immobiliser.

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Phil wrote:I have a table booked at a new venue
Gary and Jo have been before many times with us !!!!!!!!!!!!

Does that mean either Marise or Jo is cooking?

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I can't see it being the tyres tbh, even if they are different it would normally only affect on-the-limit handling. Have you had it a while and it's only recently been doing this or have you bought it and it drives like this? Sorry I disagree, I had mixed tyres on my Z3 once, they were both Contine...

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We'll both be coming...

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Have you got the same make and model tyre on all 4 wheels? The zeds don't like different tyres even if they are the same on each axle and only differ front to back.

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