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lebigmec

At a guess, I would say black. That's what I see most often. (I've heard they're supposed to be bigger..) or am I thinking of something else..?

lebigmec

It's a matter of personal taste. I have a similar interior in my car, & with the Sterling grey bodywork, it looks stunning. Much better than a nasty tan or beige interior, but then that is my view, not everybody's. I'm sure that lots of folk love the tan interiors... Personally, that would put m...

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Alan, It sounds like your battery could well be on it's last legs. MIne did exactly that a couple of years ago, but it was the original BMW battery, so it had lasted well. Check that nothing is switched on & also that your boot light is going out as it should. A good way of doing that is by putt...

lebigmec

Easy way around it?. Just use a foreign registered car permanently on UK roads (usually PL, LV, RO, LT, BG), just like many many do around where I live in East Anglia, & that way you're exempt from VED & MOT & the police will turn a blind eye to whatever state your car is in too. Simples...

lebigmec

I use mine too, easy to put on & off once you've done it a few times. Makes the car look much nicer.
I store it folded in the boot, which is where I think it's supposed to be kept.

lebigmec

The electric roof only kicks in once you've unclipped the handles, keep your foot on the brake, then push the roof up to the first fold in the linkage, once that happens the micro switch is fired & the motor takes over.

lebigmec

Thanks, I'll have a look around there then. Cheers.

lebigmec

Nobody?

lebigmec

Bruno,
Tu peux toujours essayer sur http://www.bmwz3club.fr, on ne sait jamais, il y a peut être quelqu'un qui a €10,000 à dépenser.
Bonne chance!

English version:
Bruno,
You could always try bmwz3club.fr, you never know, there could perhaps be somebody who has €10,000 to spend.
Good luck!

lebigmec

Hi everyone, I wonder if someone will be able to help me, please? I am going to fit an OBC to my car, which is a 2001 1.9i M43 Facelift. I have got all the parts, OBC, Indicator stalk switch with OBC button, outside temperature sensor, (which I believe is all I will need!?), but I can't figure out w...

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Davejue1 wrote:Even his French counterpart thinks its a scam! Translated he's put "do you think we're stupid"! I think maybe gazza should shut the thread down.

Actually, I wasn't as polite as your translation!

lebigmec

Tu nous prends pour des cons? Dans tes rêves!

lebigmec

Another picture from yesterdays impromptu meet. http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/timetravellers_2008/GermanZ3Meet_zpsaed7c117.jpg Bianca's Z3 back home in Germany. http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/timetravellers_2008/BiancaZ3Sundown_zps1caf7a1a.jpg Bianca's car is a really nice colo...

lebigmec

Your car is looking great now, Russ. Glad to see the bits & pieces you had from me have been put to good use. I hope you've been stacking on a few miles in it this weekend, the weather's been great for Z' ing.
We will have to catch up again sometime soon mate.
Trayton.

lebigmec

You will love the 1 Series, Tim. I've recently bought a new F20 myself, a 116D Efficient Dynamics. It's a stunning car for the money, I really rate it. I'm sure you've made a good choice. Like you, I couldn't part with my Z3 though, I love it every time I'm behind the wheel, even after 4 years. Tray...

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Pm sent

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I like that knob a lot lol I am looking for different options and like the all chrome look (mine is the usual chrome and black one) - is your illuminated? Does anyone know if all chrome knobs are illuminated? Oo er missus! Lol! No, they're not all illuminated mate, my car has one as of new, but it ...

lebigmec

Looks like you're having a good revamp then, Russ!
Did you have any joy with the clock/OBC? Did you try to pull the fuse to see if it resets it?
Trayton.

lebigmec

Russ, pm sent.
Trayton.

lebigmec

It's looking great, Russ!
Be patient, you will get all the parts you're looking for!

lebigmec

Merde! Ils rêvent!

lebigmec

Prepare to be disappointed. Fully agree with Tim's assessment re. modern materials and building techniques but cars just aren't made the way they were or are made to last. It's not just BMW or Mercedes either, Audi quality has taken a nose dive too. :bawl: Well, maybe you have a point, but I'm plea...

lebigmec

The quality in modern BMWs if fine, well at least it is in my Z4 and not had any problems. I think people are mistaking different manufacturing processes used these days as cheapness etc. Modern cars are more and more being made with lighter recyclable materials with higher tolerences etc to improv...

lebigmec

First of all, check that you have got the correct deflector for your car. If the car is a pre facelift, the distance between the legs on the deflector should be 75cm. If the car is a facelift version, the legs need to be 70cm apart. Once you have established that you have the correct one for your ca...

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I bought my Z3 a friend.. A brand new BMW 1 Series F20, 116D Efficient dynamics, with a Drivers comfort package, in Mineral Grey. :) I get it next week.. I'm well excited! last week my z3 got a new friend also . the tonka toy ......... :D http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/545/da8k.jpg Ver...

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I bought my Z3 a friend..
A brand new BMW 1 Series F20, 116D Efficient dynamics, with a Drivers comfort package, in Mineral Grey.

I get it next week.. I'm well excited!

lebigmec

I bought one from here http://www.carcapsule.co.uk late last year, & it's brilliant! I opted for the 16ft version, but to be honest, a 14ft model would have been enough for a Z3. Mine is an indoor version, but they do all sorts if you check out the website. It's an American product with a multi ...

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hahaha...no bodyguard services... It's not as bad as that yet...thankfully ! :D I hope you're right! My GP is from South Africa, & he told me that the reason he left to come to The UK was because of the crime/violence was too much for him & his family. He said that the third burglary made t...

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I taxed my car last year after it being on SORN & there was a short period of a few days where my car was actually taxed online, but I hadn't received my tax disc. I have a friend who is a traffic policeman, so I asked him how I stood regarding using the car before the disc arrived. He advised m...

lebigmec

Ah! But aren't these left hand drive steering wheels?

lebigmec

Hi Trayton The car was an import built April 2000 and first registered here new on Nov 2000 and is the facelift model 1.8 118bhp 1895cc eight valve engine. :colourful: Bill Bill, I would say that your car is correctly badged then, as 1.9i. My car has exactly the same engine, but was made 08/01 &...

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I have a Z3 1.8 but the 1.8 badging had been replaced with a 1.9i which is not correct for this car. Can anyone tell me if the badging for my car should be just 1.8 or a 1.8i ? Bill :?: Bill, You don't mention which year your car was built. The facelift, ie. after 04/99 cars that have the four cyli...

lebigmec

Hi everyone,
I was just browsing & came across this website about an electric conversion for the Z3. It's quite interesting, but I doubt that I will be doing this mod to mine! http://www.evz3.com
Trayton

lebigmec

If it helps anyone, my computer (1998 pre facelift 2.8) was borked when I got the car and I bought a new (used) one from a breakers. No coding or anything it just worked straight off and the readings seem sensible, even the frost warning bongs as it should. I think they are coded to the engine size...

lebigmec

They are the same on all Z3's mate. I'm quite certain of it.

lebigmec

Salut Cloz, comment ça va? I think you're right. I've only seen the embroidered Z3 in White, & if it's possible to make the heel marks disappear, I would like to know how to do it! :) Also, I think yours must be fakes, as the only ones I have seen had the drivers heel pad on the right hand side ...

lebigmec

So, is it just a case of fitting the OBC, a compatible indicator/dip switch & the outside air temp sensor to get it going, or is there anything else to fit? (And getting the OBC coded at a bmw dealer?)

lebigmec

I have been thinking about trying this retro fit too. Has anyone got any info about what is involved,please?

lebigmec

I don't want to worry you, but even if there is a lead for a power antenna coming from the radio, it most likely wouldn't supply enough current for the splitter. It needs at least 1amp. Use the main 12v supply. Also, you need to check whether the splitter will work with an amplified aerial, as I bel...

lebigmec

A car capsule... Looks huge in the garage! :shock: A Carcoon ? Any info on it please Yes, Boysie, it's a Carcoon. I opted for the 16ft version, but to be honest, the 14ft would have been quite adequate for my Z3. I bought it from http://www.carcapsule.co.uk, but it was shipped from Ireland & is...

lebigmec

A car capsule... Looks huge in the garage!

lebigmec

Welcome to the forum! I'm in Norfolk too, where are you?

lebigmec

How about the perennial one..
Q. Which wind deflector will fit my car? There are three types..

lebigmec

Phew! :shock: And I thought he only wanted to know whether or not to close the roof! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: If you look at the section in the owner's handbook on storing the car out of use, it basically says clean & treat the rubber seals, clean the car inside & out, wax it, drive car...

lebigmec

Duncan, it doesn't even look like a Z3 wind deflector to me, but I could be wrong.. I think that there are three types of deflector for a Z3, but it depends on your car. If you have roll hoops fitted, you will need one which fits over the hoops, & is an obvious shape. If your car hasn't got the ...

lebigmec

will do, first I may try these tilt switches, it is a good idea. but I need to find one that wont keep switching while going over bumps. the magnetic switch may end up coming in first place unless I can find an easyer way of getting the tiny switch I used around the back of the stop, it was a bit f...

lebigmec

How about small mercury tilt switches?

lebigmec

I will be SORNing my Z3 when the tax expires at the end of October, like I usually do. Only thing is, I'm not sure what to do about the oil this year.. The car has done about a thousand miles since it had an inspection 1 service, although that was about a year ago. (I can't believe that's all I've d...

lebigmec

Just in case you aren't aware, there are two types available for a Z3 without roll hoops, so make sure you get the correct one for your car. They initially look the same, but the distance between the mounting pins is 70cm for the one that you will need (for a facelift car), & it's 75cm for the p...

lebigmec

Excellent, thanks very much for that.

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