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by g8jka
Thu 30 Dec, 2010 18:05
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Z3 Sub Woofer
Replies: 24
Views: 6229

Have you got any pictures of it installed and did you fit it behind the seat or in the actual foot well? I've got one that I'm fitting very soon would be good to see where you've located it as I don't think it will go under my seat. I will be installing it just behind the drivers seat. you saw it e...
by g8jka
Thu 30 Dec, 2010 17:56
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Z3 Sub Woofer
Replies: 24
Views: 6229

I just fitted the Blaupunkt sub as above, fits nicely behing the floor mat in the foot well. Sounds great Have you got any pictures of it installed and did you fit it behind the seat or in the actual foot well? I've got one that I'm fitting very soon would be good to see where you've located it as ...
by g8jka
Thu 30 Dec, 2010 11:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Genuine BMW "Z" keyring
Replies: 51
Views: 6508

This one is the same as the 3 keyring above and less than a tenner. As you say the Z one is hard to come by nowadays but the 3 is readily available.
by g8jka
Fri 24 Dec, 2010 11:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alloy wheel question
Replies: 8
Views: 1035

ps I'm sure someone on here has Z4 wheels on their Z3 and from memory they fitted OK. I had Z4 18" ellipsoid alloys fitted to mine for a short while and they fitted fine but I can't remember what the offsets were. I also have 18's with 35 offset front and rear. Fronts are 8 inch wide and rears...
by g8jka
Wed 22 Dec, 2010 22:11
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL - and THANKYOU
Replies: 38
Views: 3555

seasurfer wrote: What is everyone up to over the holiday?
I'll be fitting my new eibachs and strut brace once Santa has been to visit :D

Merry Christmas!!!
by g8jka
Wed 22 Dec, 2010 19:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door speakers
Replies: 2
Views: 404

Yes I have done this mod recently! I brought a set of M coupe seats and door cards and along with the door cards came a set of these tweeters. They were not fitted to my current door cards so I transferred them over but there is no wiring in place for them already in the car that fitted the speaker ...
by g8jka
Tue 21 Dec, 2010 22:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: E-bay Advice - Just as I thought it was over!!
Replies: 46
Views: 3385

50 notes and its yours £50? I hope she gets the police on you, you robbing b*****d.......... :roflmao: But think how your engine bay would shine for 50 notes :lol: Tim. I didn't realise that the petrol cap is situated in the engine bay on Z4's :puzzle: or you trying to disguise this item as an oil ...
by g8jka
Tue 21 Dec, 2010 15:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: pass side bumper marker light
Replies: 5
Views: 774

I think that these are the cheapest available at the moment, they have just started doing them recently. I don't think they are exactly the same as genuine sidelights but look good quality for the price. They do them in smoke also but can't understand why they always include amber bulbs instead of n...
by g8jka
Sat 18 Dec, 2010 17:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Wind deflector for Z3 with AC Schnitzer Roll Hoops
Replies: 10
Views: 927

make one, I did, £25 max... just make a cardboard template and cut some perspex. So gookah, what's your secret? Its not the only one he's made either, gookah could go into the wind deflector business with his skills, although I would want a percentage for using my zed as a model :D We used a jigsaw...
by g8jka
Sat 18 Dec, 2010 08:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A question for those who have fitted lowering springs
Replies: 36
Views: 2226

gookah wrote:My sons' Eibachs are wrapped ready for Santa, else I would have checked these.
Santa could always come a week early :wink:

And you have just spoiled the suprise that I'm getting Eibachs for christmas!
by g8jka
Sun 12 Dec, 2010 22:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Sports Seats (Heated) and Matching Door Cards
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Bump

Everything has now been listed on ebay

Open to sensible offers, they need to go :D
by g8jka
Fri 03 Dec, 2010 23:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Leather Door Handles & Coin Storage Tray
Replies: 6
Views: 541

Leather door handles sold to peterandjenny.

Thanks
by g8jka
Fri 03 Dec, 2010 23:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: never known it as cold.
Replies: 40
Views: 3009

For some reason my zed read -27.5 last night. Thought there was something wrong with it, again -15 this morning but then I decided to have the stereo on earlier when putting my door cards back in a drained the battery :head: Took ages to get it jump started but now the temp gauge seems to be back to...
by g8jka
Fri 03 Dec, 2010 20:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Leather Door Handles & Coin Storage Tray
Replies: 6
Views: 541

Re: For Sale: Sports Seats (Heated) and Matching Door Cards

The door cards are in good condition apart from a couple of little marks on the drivers side leather. The door handle surrounds and coin/storage tray are also included. I have recently refurbished the speaker grills and put new fabric behind the grills so you cannot see through them. I'm looking fo...
by g8jka
Fri 03 Dec, 2010 20:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Leather Door Handles & Coin Storage Tray
Replies: 6
Views: 541

Coin storage tray sold to spurs fan in a coupe.

Thanks
by g8jka
Fri 03 Dec, 2010 18:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Leather Door Handles & Coin Storage Tray
Replies: 6
Views: 541

For Sale: Leather Door Handles & Coin Storage Tray

Up for sale is a pair of genuine leather door handle/pulls both in great condition. A great upgrade to match other extended leather items you may have. http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/g8jka/100_1303.jpg I'm looking for £40 including postage. Also I have a spare coin storage tray/compartment ...
by g8jka
Fri 03 Dec, 2010 18:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Sports Seats (Heated) and Matching Door Cards
Replies: 1
Views: 533

For Sale: Sports Seats (Heated) and Matching Door Cards

Up for sale are a pair of sports seats in two tone, black/grey oregon leather with matching door cards. The seats are heated and electrically adjustable. They are in good condition although there is the usual wear to the drivers seat side and lower bolster but with a good treatment of scuffmaster it...
by g8jka
Wed 01 Dec, 2010 20:34
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: snowy Z4
Replies: 12
Views: 1418

Re: snowy Z4

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/z4/DSC00553.jpg Too late taking pictures in portrait format, the calendar entries have closed! Its a shame as this would be a great one. I'm surprised you've actually taken the car out of the garage though, you were almost getting as bad as TitanTim a...
by g8jka
Mon 29 Nov, 2010 18:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Sports seats
Replies: 1
Views: 238

You have a PM PooBear!
by g8jka
Wed 24 Nov, 2010 22:56
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Z3 Sub Woofer
Replies: 24
Views: 6229

Gookah has just fitted the blaukpunkt active one to his Z4 and it sounds great. It fits perfectly under his seat, I tried it in mine and it wouldn't fit right underneath but it could go behind the seat as long as the seat is not all the way back. It may go under sideways but I think the seat would n...
by g8jka
Wed 24 Nov, 2010 17:35
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Replies: 231
Views: 244666

Wow excellent modifications! Looking great, especially like the wheels and halos. All you need now is the M mirrors :D Thanks Wolverine The wheels are now off for winter :( but at least I dont have to worry about kerbing them when the snow comes! I wouldnt mind some M mirrors but unfortunately I ca...
by g8jka
Thu 18 Nov, 2010 20:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Angel Eyes - will they fit?
Replies: 4
Views: 584

That kit looks familiar :D http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/g8jka/BMW%20Z3/100_1069.jpg http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/g8jka/BMW%20Z3/100_1070.jpg They fit pretty good but it means splitting the headlights to get them in. I was meaning to do a step by step guide on fitting to help pe...
by g8jka
Wed 17 Nov, 2010 12:57
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: wrapping 95% done...
Replies: 15
Views: 4340

I now know what to get Gookah's Z4 for xmas now, it will cover up the paintwork that he loves to polish with Mr Sheen :shock: Although it is quite shiny and might need roughing up a bit first with some wet and dry to get the wrap to stick to the paint, but then he has no option but to leave it on :d...
by g8jka
Tue 16 Nov, 2010 22:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Red Leather Interior Z3
Replies: 15
Views: 1228

The guy sounds legit - albeit a bit odd. Is it worth going to such lengths of taking seats and doorcards out of a car before selling it (for just 150 quid)? Surely what he put in was also worth a few bob. I recently bought angel eye headlights for my son's 2001 Civic - paid 25 quid and the guy also...
by g8jka
Tue 16 Nov, 2010 19:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Coupe / Roadster Door Card Fitments / Re-Trimming
Replies: 4
Views: 374

Haha I would make a right mess of the seat belt guides if I did them whilst watching xfactor, Cheryl Cole would put me right off :shock: I have leather handles on mine now so could always swap them over its just the main leather behind this I want to match. They are oregan leather at the moment and ...
by g8jka
Tue 16 Nov, 2010 19:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Coupe / Roadster Door Card Fitments / Re-Trimming
Replies: 4
Views: 374

Thanks Watkins I think I will leave the guides until the summer when its warm and I can do it outside. I will get shot if I think of doing it in the house! I have found a set of door cards out of a non M with the leather inserts for £50 but I don't know whether to buy these and what sort of price do...
by g8jka
Tue 16 Nov, 2010 17:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Coupe / Roadster Door Card Fitments / Re-Trimming
Replies: 4
Views: 374

Coupe / Roadster Door Card Fitments / Re-Trimming

Does anyone know if the door cards are the same in the coupe as they are in the roadster? I will be picking up some new seats this week that are out of a coupe but I need matching black leather door cards so if he has these from the coupe I may as well get them if they are the same fit as in the roa...
by g8jka
Tue 16 Nov, 2010 16:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Red Leather Interior Z3
Replies: 15
Views: 1228

I signed up primarily to try and shift the seats yes, but i dont see what the problem in that is? That is exactly the problem, folk have been scammed on here in the past by people who have done just that and will be very wary. A photo of the seats out of the car would help and better still, just pu...
by g8jka
Mon 15 Nov, 2010 23:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wiper Blades AERO
Replies: 29
Views: 3154

I have these fitted to mine and think they are a great improvement. They look a lot more modern and don't get any juddering or funny noises.

But I have been through a few sets over the years, they seem to break easily but for the price they are a good mod :thumb:
by g8jka
Sun 14 Nov, 2010 22:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Not long now so come on... Zed xmas list!?...
Replies: 55
Views: 9739

Re: Not long now so come on... Zed xmas list!?...

I am g8jkaz's elf :head: Yeah well I almost killed myself last time I lowered a car alone :shock: I suppose I could take it to BMW for them to do the work, I could just give you the bill then instead of you doing the work :D So where were you this weekend when I fitted my new roof motor? Working :s...
by g8jka
Sun 14 Nov, 2010 21:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Not long now so come on... Zed xmas list!?...
Replies: 55
Views: 9739

Re: Not long now so come on... Zed xmas list!?...

gookah wrote:
w4tkins wrote: And I will bring a elf to fit them all for you :wink: merry zedmass
I am g8jkaz's elf :head:
Yeah well I almost killed myself last time I lowered a car alone :shock:

I suppose I could take it to BMW for them to do the work, I could just give you the bill then instead of you doing the work :D
by g8jka
Sun 14 Nov, 2010 19:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Another set of Z3m seats on eBay- be quick
Replies: 11
Views: 972

They will clean up a treat trust me :wink: One word of warning they will need seat belt guides. They look like coupe seats. I put a set on mine/nobbynom8s a few weeks back and it took nearly 6 hours :shock: Yeah I think they are coupe seats they definitely look like they don't have the guides, I sp...
by g8jka
Sun 14 Nov, 2010 16:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Another set of Z3m seats on eBay- be quick
Replies: 11
Views: 972

They look a bit dirty in the pictures but they are described as being in very good condition. Should come up great with a good clean.

But unfortunately they are no longer for sale :wink:

I have a feeling that a set of heated sports seats may appear in the stock exchange within the next few weeks :D
by g8jka
Sun 14 Nov, 2010 15:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Not long now so come on... Zed xmas list!?...
Replies: 55
Views: 9739

Re: Not long now so come on... Zed xmas list!?...

Z3cade wrote:Zeddys xmas present this year is some Eibach 30mm lowering springs!
Cant wait!!
Snap! Mine have been ordered but they have non in the country at the moment :(

Looks like I will be spending christmas day in the garage pimping the zed :D
by g8jka
Wed 10 Nov, 2010 23:08
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Well, that came from nowhere...
Replies: 13
Views: 2039

Love that silver centre console btw - is that Aluminium? is it something that can be bought and added relatively easily? The centre console on mine is brushed aluminium that came on the facelifted sport. I imagine it can be fitted to prefacelift model but it would be finding one. I have seen the pl...
by g8jka
Wed 10 Nov, 2010 18:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: private plate
Replies: 27
Views: 2546

I've had mine on all of my cars now and it is simple to transfer onto another vehicle although it takes a few days/weeks for the DVLA to sort out the paperwork. http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/g8jka/BMW%20Z3/100_1009.jpg I couldn't get any closer to my surname, not going to be worth anything...
by g8jka
Sat 06 Nov, 2010 11:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Few more chrome goodies :o)
Replies: 14
Views: 1124

Your oil cap turned up in the end then! And it's still not to late to start a journal, you will just have to spend a bit of time remembering and documenting all the mods. I would like to see the mods you have carried out. And by the way, do you now have a standard washer jets for sale at a bargain p...
by g8jka
Sat 06 Nov, 2010 11:27
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Avatar
Replies: 18
Views: 2238

I created one recently using this site. Choose the photo you want to use from your documents or pictures then set the avatar size to 80 and press resize. It will give you 3 different options of the photo, left, right and centre to choose from. You can then save this file to a folder on your computer...
by g8jka
Thu 04 Nov, 2010 22:24
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Chrome side grilles ?????
Replies: 50
Views: 6119

Look what appeared on mine this week :D

Image

I'd say go for it, they do suit certain coloured cars better but I think they would look great contrasting against green 8-)
by g8jka
Tue 02 Nov, 2010 18:11
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2011 - Your forum needs you!
Replies: 73
Views: 10129

gookah wrote: Image
I hope you got permission from the greenkeepers before parking your car all over the golf course!

Nice pics, shame you left them leaves on the bonnet though :roll: :D
by g8jka
Mon 01 Nov, 2010 18:33
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Replies: 231
Views: 244666

Really excellent job there with the console and angels. And I really love the LM's you have fitted. They really suit the car and still considering getting some myself. What kelvin are the angels you have fitted? The colour doesn't look so White which I prefer. I do want to get some but something th...
by g8jka
Mon 01 Nov, 2010 18:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Naeem's Z3 Journal-04/07 Z3M console and SM goodies :)
Replies: 181
Views: 33836

Naeem.m wrote: Image
Thats got to be a contender for this years calendar! It looks mean with the hard top on, another great mod.

Let me know if you ever want to sell the car :D
by g8jka
Mon 01 Nov, 2010 17:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Replies: 231
Views: 244666

Having previously de-tangoing my headlights I always had the intention of getting proper clear lenses for the indicators to maintain an OEM look. A set of headlights recently came up on ebay from a sport model, already having the clear indicator lenses fitted and the seller lived only 10 minutes fro...
by g8jka
Sun 31 Oct, 2010 18:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2011 - Your forum needs you!
Replies: 73
Views: 10129

Here are some quick ones from earlier, it was going dark so hoping to get some better ones soon. http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/g8jka/BMW%20Z3/100_1182.jpg http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/g8jka/BMW%20Z3/100_1204.jpg http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/g8jka/BMW%20Z3/100_1183.jpg...
by g8jka
Sun 31 Oct, 2010 18:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Paint Colours
Replies: 16
Views: 1131

We have something similar on silver cars - the underbody is not finished in lacquered paint, but it is not basecoat either. The doesn't appear to be a colour code for it, but I do remember having to transport a little container of it for someone on the forum after another member had some made up. a...
by g8jka
Sun 31 Oct, 2010 17:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rool Hoops Removal
Replies: 11
Views: 725

If I can remember you take out the piece of trim that sits in between the hoops which gives access to 2 of the torx bolts. Then in the top storage unit between the hoops there is a long triangular piece of trim each side that is removed allowing access to another torx bolt. There are only 3 bolts fo...
by g8jka
Sun 31 Oct, 2010 10:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: help with windscreen washers please
Replies: 34
Views: 5237

I have the same problem at the moment, water spraying everywhere under the bonnet from that little hole! One of my washer jets is working fine but the other is spraying out of just one hole so I think this is what caused the problem with the valves. I'm going to get a couple of new non return valves...
by g8jka
Wed 27 Oct, 2010 10:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Washer Jet Valves
Replies: 1
Views: 372

Washer Jet Valves

I thought I would give the windscreen washer system a good clean last night ready for the zed to have its MOT as the system is a bit temperamental. After taking it all apart everything seems fine and works ok apart from the white washer jet valves that join the pipe to the actual jets. They pump wat...
by g8jka
Wed 27 Oct, 2010 10:26
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Running in the family!
Replies: 20
Views: 2151

Maybe he could send you a picture of a Z3 also dav, make yours look a little more exciting :wink: No need, been there, done that http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae71/Z3DAVE/wheels_012.jpg See, your Z4 looks so much nicer next to that Z3 :roflmao: Nice wheels on the Z4 by the way, you have good t...
by g8jka
Tue 26 Oct, 2010 13:35
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Running in the family!
Replies: 20
Views: 2151

Haha, you even need a Z3 next to your Z4 in your signature picture otherwise it would probably never get noticed! :lol: Oh yes, so there is, I hadn't noticed it before :lol: What is that the Z4 that you never noticed? :roflmao: Maybe he could send you a picture of a Z3 also dav, make yours look a l...