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by Giles
Sun 28 Sep, 2014 21:38
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Charlotte
Replies: 61
Views: 14311

Re: Charlotte

Giles, I have said this before, you created a fantastic car and I have changed very little as nothing was really needed. She still looks fresh and very individual and obvioulsy sounds amazing especially pootling(ha!) around the picturesque Kentish villages. Bryn kept her in great condition and I ho...
by Giles
Wed 09 Jan, 2013 10:49
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster.net 2013 Calendar - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 39
Views: 16585

Re: ZRoadster.net 2013 Calendar - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN

Ravo wrote:Wonder how long to get to RSA...
Fedex are quoting arrival date of Wednesday 16th - sorry!

I'll let you have the tracking number once it's to hand !
by Giles
Thu 03 Jan, 2013 09:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster.net 2013 Calendar - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 39
Views: 16585

Re: ZRoadster.net 2013 Calendar - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN

Hi all, just responded to all messages received so far.

The calendars should be complete by tomorrow, so dispatch will commence early next week when payments have been received.

Many thanks for your support.
by Giles
Sat 22 Dec, 2012 20:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster.net 2013 Calendar - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 39
Views: 16585

Re: ZRoadster.net 2013 Calendar - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN

Hi all just to say if you don't get an immediate response from me via PM, please do not panic. I'm away for Christmas and the calendars themselves have yet to be printed and finished, so, as Robert says, they won't be sent out until w/c 7th January. I will respond to everyone in about a week's time ...
by Giles
Sun 02 Sep, 2012 20:51
Forum: Z8 roadster
Topic: Fecking 'ell !!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 5462

Fecking 'ell !!!!

http://www.romansinternational.com/car/690/bmw-z8

I remember toying with buying one of these about 7 years ago for a measly £50 grand :shock: :shock:
by Giles
Sun 10 Jun, 2012 19:00
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New 61 registrations released today
Replies: 19
Views: 3166

Re: New 61 registrations released today

Am I missing something or do they mean anything ? Agree - some of those are mediocre to say the least. My wife, MARISE, has a superb plate on her car, bought at DVLA auction. It's MAR 15E No need to alter spacing or corrupt in anyway - it just spells her name. Was that the auction just gone Phil? I...
by Giles
Wed 29 Feb, 2012 21:14
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Look what I've bought!
Replies: 21
Views: 3225

Nice.

Reminds me of my first 2.8 8-)
by Giles
Mon 20 Feb, 2012 19:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: My wife's new car
Replies: 74
Views: 7881

Alpina diesel of some sort? I'm thinking D3 of either Coupe or Saloon ?
by Giles
Fri 03 Feb, 2012 15:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Glad that mine is not tucked up because
Replies: 26
Views: 2583

How long does it take to set one of those Carcoon things up and how long does it take for it to 'deflate'? The one in the picture is the 'Veloce' which has a frame, meaning you can unzip the end and both sides for easy access. Took me about 30 mins to fix it up, but once done, you just switch it on...
by Giles
Fri 03 Feb, 2012 11:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Glad that mine is not tucked up because
Replies: 26
Views: 2583

The trouble with weather like this is that your heart says yes take her out, but your head says dont be a tit, the salt will play havoc! I have one of these, hibernation is the only option (sadly) ! http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j193/Gyrock/309523_1605474874060_1751798254_810690_956398528_n.jpg
by Giles
Wed 01 Feb, 2012 10:32
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2012 - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 38
Views: 7210

Sobe, you have a reply.
by Giles
Mon 30 Jan, 2012 14:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Name change - Garythefish
Replies: 25
Views: 3196

The world's gone mad.

Whatever next?
by Giles
Sat 21 Jan, 2012 17:38
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Robert T in yellow
Replies: 2
Views: 1274

Are you colour blind? Looks orange to me ?!
by Giles
Sat 21 Jan, 2012 13:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: zroadster.net future, copyright and other issues
Replies: 86
Views: 44511

It will most certainly not be bad news!

There will be plenty of opportunities for users to contribute and let us have opinions and views shortly once announcements are made.

Meanwhile I think this thread has run it's course so I'm locking it now.
by Giles
Sat 21 Jan, 2012 10:37
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: zroadster.net future, copyright and other issues
Replies: 86
Views: 44511

There will be a major announcement soon.
by Giles
Tue 17 Jan, 2012 15:35
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2012 - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 38
Views: 7210

Pete - despite my PM, I have managed to rescue, so fingers crossed for the morning!
by Giles
Tue 17 Jan, 2012 10:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2012 - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 38
Views: 7210

Hi all, calendars being dispatched tonight via 1st class post - to everyone that has ordered so far.

Be aware these are packed in C3 rigid board envelopes and certainly won't go through your average letterbox!

Enjoy

:P
by Giles
Sat 14 Jan, 2012 10:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2012 - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 38
Views: 7210

Hi all, just to say the calendars are now printed and will be bound on Monday/Tuesday next week, so all being well dispatch should start Wednesday/Thursday :P
by Giles
Sat 24 Dec, 2011 01:35
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: zroadster.net future, copyright and other issues
Replies: 86
Views: 44511

I'm guessing it would have a fresher look and more smilies like .org :lol: Tim. Without wishing to be at all provocative, that comment effectively encapsulates exactly the difference between .net and .org. A few smilies and a nice cliquey area where not much is actually said regarding the reason pe...
by Giles
Thu 22 Dec, 2011 12:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: martlet
Replies: 7
Views: 1693

Top bloke and very committed to the runs we did!
by Giles
Sun 18 Dec, 2011 19:18
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Pistonheads Sunday Service @ Goodwood
Replies: 5
Views: 2099

Yum - looks like a great meet 8-)
by Giles
Fri 16 Dec, 2011 18:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The importance of capitalisation and the like...
Replies: 20
Views: 3058

Love it :roflmao:
by Giles
Mon 12 Dec, 2011 12:50
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: NorwegianBlue...Condolences - please read
Replies: 31
Views: 4463

This is really sad news. Neil was a top bloke who made countless valuable contributions to this site and made many friends along the way

My thoughts are with his wife and family.

Kinda puts things into perspective :|
by Giles
Sun 11 Dec, 2011 11:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Please help support zroadster.net through sponsorship
Replies: 12
Views: 3679

All, the Mods and site Admin are currently trying to contact Tim in order to seek clarification on the valid points raised and to try and ensure the site's future is placed on a more secure footing. For the time being, the site is up and running and functioning correctly, therefore until we have fur...
by Giles
Sat 10 Dec, 2011 18:37
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: tapatalk
Replies: 7
Views: 3027

Thankfully .net is now back in the Google search results again, I can't help but feel that someone deliberately reported it as a broken link to Google. :( Cheers R. Sadly there are some that would love nothing more than to see this site close down :evil: What they don't realise is that there is yea...
by Giles
Wed 19 Oct, 2011 20:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: zroadster.net - are there any stickers available?
Replies: 25
Views: 3370

See the thread, I still have a few left and you can now pay by Pay Pal!
by Giles
Fri 14 Oct, 2011 20:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: zroadster.net - are there any stickers available?
Replies: 25
Views: 3370

I still have a few left!

See the thread for ordering details :)
by Giles
Sun 05 Jun, 2011 21:09
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Because I'm Mad..
Replies: 22
Views: 3371

Just to say I'm back. Can't quite believe we travelled 1100 miles in 16 days. Saw parts of the UK I never even knew existed and seriously one of the best experiences of my life - phew! Best bit was, we raised nearly £1500 for Cancer Research - thanks to all those that contributed :P If anyone is sti...
by Giles
Mon 09 May, 2011 20:21
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Because I'm Mad..
Replies: 22
Views: 3371

Cheers guys, I really appreciate your encouragement (Muppet excluded) !

Thanks also to those that have contributed :)
by Giles
Sun 08 May, 2011 18:59
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Because I'm Mad..
Replies: 22
Views: 3371

Because I'm Mad..

...am cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats starting this coming Friday. Going unsupported with a friend and we plan to take around 15 days. Trying to raise as much as possible for Cancer Research - more details here http://www.justgiving.com/Giles-Bowes/ and if you are so inclined you can follow ...
by Giles
Tue 03 May, 2011 21:39
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cadwell Park - BMW Trackday - May 13th
Replies: 4
Views: 2013

Highly recommended!
by Giles
Fri 25 Mar, 2011 22:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: £115 Million
Replies: 23
Views: 3011

It's almost too much to contemplate, seriously I'm not sure I could get up in the morning with the worry of exactly how I was going to spend/distribute. As a generous sort of chap a good deal of it would go to friends, family and my staff at work, but the rest? Well a pad beside the Ring would be fi...
by Giles
Fri 25 Mar, 2011 20:47
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: £115 Million
Replies: 23
Views: 3011

£115 Million

So seriously then. What would be first on the list ?
by Giles
Mon 21 Mar, 2011 16:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Charlotte
Replies: 61
Views: 14311

Depends if you also ask what became of Nemesis? :oops: Actually I have a suspicion Nemesis was written off by the chap who bought it from me, within quite a short space of time too :shake: OK OK I admit I do like to chop and change my cars but I'm also ready to admit totally that selling Charlotte ...
by Giles
Mon 21 Mar, 2011 15:23
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Charlotte
Replies: 61
Views: 14311

We all do things we regret, nevertheless the carrot was an M3 CSL....

'Nuff said maybe :twisted:
by Giles
Mon 21 Mar, 2011 09:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Charlotte
Replies: 61
Views: 14311

Jonttt wrote:
Giles wrote:........didn't give me much change out of £20k, but it was worth every damn penny.
Just to be clear I think Giles means £20k for the mods alone + the car :rtm:
Er no I don't actually. The car itself cost £29k and my total modding bill was something around £19k IIRC.
by Giles
Sun 20 Mar, 2011 21:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Charlotte
Replies: 61
Views: 14311

I bought the car in 2003, she was an unmolested example and on a 52 plate, one of the last. I'd always hankered after Schnitzer and my nature meant that once decided I couldn't do half measures :oops: Rossiters did me proud and when that photoshoot for Total BMW took place, the car was very much sti...
by Giles
Sat 19 Mar, 2011 22:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Charlotte
Replies: 61
Views: 14311

The front spoiler with fogs was one of the most expensive of the ACS mods and it was a bugger to fit. ACS actually stopped manufacture because of it's potential ill-fitting nature, although mine worked really well. I believe that Charlotte was the only UK car to have this mod fitted and IIRC it was ...
by Giles
Sat 19 Mar, 2011 19:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Charlotte
Replies: 61
Views: 14311

Charlotte

Anyone know where my old pride and joy is now?

Image

and with the coolest number plate ever....


Image
by Giles
Thu 17 Mar, 2011 21:02
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Sold
Replies: 40
Views: 15343

Out of interest do you rate the performance enhancement of the Eibachs as greater or less than the aesthetic look?
by Giles
Fri 25 Feb, 2011 21:09
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: FairFuelUK
Replies: 50
Views: 10443

Sadly, we all know that ultimately we'll lie down and accept the inevitable.

1984 and all that :(
by Giles
Sun 23 Jan, 2011 23:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: OK, now I want one of these! (loads of pics!)
Replies: 18
Views: 2382

16M

Wil be worth a fortune in 20 years.
by Giles
Thu 20 Jan, 2011 22:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster logo for the Z3 massive
Replies: 15
Views: 1718

Marcus - you have PM :wink:
by Giles
Sun 09 Jan, 2011 19:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2011 - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 42
Views: 6225

Robert did all the hard work, laying out the pics, editing and enhancing. We just did the easy bit, putting the ink on the paper. I have to say though when I first saw the finished product I was very chuffed! BTW I'm away now in deepest Scotland for a week, so any new orders might take a few days to...
by Giles
Wed 05 Jan, 2011 19:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2011 - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 42
Views: 6225

Calendars dispatched tonight via1st class mail for all those from whom payment has been received :)
by Giles
Thu 30 Dec, 2010 11:36
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2011 - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 42
Views: 6225

A little update for everyone. Calendars all printed and ready for dispatch and money is coming through from those that have sent. However, unfortunately the packaging envelopes we need to use (padded A3s) were not delivered to us as promised before the Christmas period and we won't now receive them ...
by Giles
Thu 23 Dec, 2010 17:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2011 - ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Replies: 42
Views: 6225

Hello everybody, Christmas shopping took a bit longer than I expected this year, so apologies for only just checking in!

The calendars are all printed and I will be replying shortly to PMs regarding how to pay. Once your money is received the goods will be dispatched!
by Giles
Mon 13 Sep, 2010 19:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Forum Badge
Replies: 14
Views: 1313

Hello all, yes I do still have some stickers left and if there's enough demand I can produce another run :P

See here for details!
by Giles
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 20:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: My post removed
Replies: 6
Views: 1070

Have another try :wink:
by Giles
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 20:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: My post removed
Replies: 6
Views: 1070

It hasn't been removed.

I've moved it to the 'Announcements' Section which seems a more appropriate area given the content.