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Just de-tango the indicators in the headlights, otherwise looks great, good stance and mean look - sweet!

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I agree Dave - great to look at but it's the interior that blows me away! So simple but hugely stylish

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Shaikhzeep, I would ask him a question in English - most German people will be able to respond. I have translated the advert below for your information: I offer here a used rear bumper of the BMW Z1. The color is ur green-metalic. Please note the article is not in particularly good condition Private...

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I called in to Bowker BMW in Preston today to pick up a Hell Red touch up pen for my Z3 and found this lurking near the parts department. It is another of Paul Bowker's collection and was imported from Spain according to one of the sales men I know. Apologies for the parts of my thumb in the picture...

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Thanks Ian - I promise to look after it! :D I took both my daughters out for a drive then cleared it's bedroom before putting it away on a light diet of conditioned electrical charge and engaging in a little light bonnet claying and polishing. Here it is having a little sleep in the warm and dry as ...

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Great DIY 'how to' thread John - thanks. Result looks superb too.

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Metalmickey, modern water based paint suffer less from fading but you do have to keep on top of red cars more than metallics in my experience. Dave.

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Check out January 09 pics on page 1 here http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11913

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Mint wrote:Congrats on your purchase, red is good but not as good as blue - cue discussion about colours.

Looking forward to the pics

PS Mint/Dave - stop hi-jacking a red thread with all your 'blueista' talk!

You know red rules, followed by blue, then black, then............."

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Great choice of new car

Another hell red example in Lancashire too - look forward to seeing the pictures when it arrives.

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Daz 999 wrote:Excellent work, looks immaculate

Really like those wheels on a Zed too

+1 - those E46 17 inch staggered Sport wheels really set the car off a treat!

Nice to see another Hell Red car.

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I would stick with standard size but would seek to identify a make of tyre that suits the Z3's dynamics. Sure there are a number of threads on here covering the subject.

Good luck either way, Dave

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Looks great, can't wait to see them on the car. Think they will look spot on with a dark finish. Dave

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Hi Dave, I'm near Kirkham between Preston and Blackpool in the flat part of Lancashire!

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Davejue1 wrote:You should know that when the word "bank" is put infront of holiday rain is standard!

Very true Dave!

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Davejue1 wrote:Super job, just in time for the wonderful holiday sunshine!

I hope so Dave though right now I'm looking at horizontal rain!

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Jonttt wrote:Don't forget to drive past Ian's house with the top down every time the sun is out. You may see him polishing the roof on his Z coupe

Don't give me evil ideas! But now you mention it........"...

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Mike -sounds like the result is positive based on first experience. I've always found uprated ARBs to improve any car as the standards items are always a compromise to a broad range of driving styles and comfort preferences. Looking forward to the outcome of your full analysis as I plan to use my Z3...

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Collection day confirmed - the Z is mine on 26th May!

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Looking good. I think the 18 inch Schnitzer alloys will suit the car well as they are from the right era. Keep up the good work

Here a picture of mine with similar style wheels

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Counting down, less than 2 weeks to go hopefully! Teaser shots to keep me going

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TitanTim wrote:
Jonttt wrote:You are getting closer to a real ///M car Tim
I've opted for the thinking man's non ///M

Tim.

Me too!

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Not sure Jet, but I'll certainly find out for you.

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Yes Ian, signed up and found your journal - getting excited about my new arrival!

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It's a sign of the times Ian, got to make space for all those gadgets! Back to basics rules!

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Popped into Bowker BMW today for a casual mooch around and spotted some of Paul Bowker's collection around the back. First a beautiful red Z1 with a very nice number plate: http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p672/692DPG/Classic%20BMW/imagejpg14_zpsb321ef8e.jpg http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p6...

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Shaikhzeep, welcome.

It looks like you've got a great project going - I can't wait to see it finished. Valencia orange will really suit the interior and the BBS LMs will make it look spectacular.

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Read your article at the link - looks like you had a great day out, keep up the great work. Can't wait for my Z3 to arrive so I can get out in the Lakes and Ribble Valley with the hood down!

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BBS split rim outers are diamond cut and lacquered from the factory but suffer deterioration easily so are often painted as once the lacquer is broken the aluminium beneath corrodes easily and look a mess.

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Good luck with the project, it will be great to see you bring the car back to life.

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Thanks - have had experience of FK452s before and know they are good. They have been replaced by the FK453 which has done away with the V tread pattern. I'll have a look at those as an option.

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Hi, I'm looking to replace the tyres on my 18 inch AC Schnitzer wheels as the rears are about shot and I can't match the current Dunlop SP Sport 9000s. I am considering Uniroyal Rainsport 3s as I can get the full set of staggered 225/40 R18 and 255/35 R18s from Lovetyres for less than £400 delivered...

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Not sure what size 16 inch tyres you have but I have always found Uniroyal Rainsports to be excellent - 225/50 R16s are £77 from Tyreleader.

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Just read this thread from the beginning - hats off Daz, brilliant work!

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I'd be up for this - the last time I went to the Newark Museum was in 1990 for a Club GTI meet! As an ex member of the 'Royal Flying Corps' it will be a good trip down memory lane.

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Good news Gedo! Enjoy it, the engine sounds awesome, especially in Sport + on the overrun!

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Fair point! I make a habit of keeping the traction control on and limiting speed to under 120 in extremely wet conditions to avoid embarrassment

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M135i is a great little package - I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

I know I do.

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Dave, unfortunately I won't have the car for 8 or so weeks yet though I could slope along in my M Lite if that's allowable?

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Mint wrote:Hi Dave, welcome from me too.

Mint - thanks for the welcome, just counting down the days now!

Cheers, Dave

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Davejue1 wrote:Hello and welcome!

Cheers
Dave

Thanks for the welcome Dave - I'm looking forward to getting involved.

Cheers, Dave.

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Brian H wrote:Enjoy it when it comes, you've bagged yourself a cracking car

Cheers Brian - I'm looking forward to it!

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Hi Brian,

Yes, I have - I've known Ian for 13 years and the car since he first purchased it so it was a no brainer when he said he would be selling. We've struck the deal but I don't take delivery until their new daily arrives.

Cheers, Dave

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Hi, thought it would be the decent thing to say hello. I've been running VWs and BMWs in one form or another since 1986 and following selling my weekender VW Corrado last summer I have taken the plunge with the 'Mike Brewer handshake' agreement to purchase an early Z3 2.8 in Hell Red from a member o...

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