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I guess I would be interested in 800 MER (Boomer) but seeing as how 500 MER is valued at over £21K (well for sale at that anyway) I don't think I'll have any luck. Would sooner buy some more toyz for the wheels!!!

Good to meet you Spokey. First time I've got close and personal with a Z1. Only seem em from a distance before. Very nice. Looks great in the red with the doors down.

Wonder if you could shoe horn a M5 V10 in there?...

See ya in Norfolk and around....

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The thing to remember is that these various speed measuring devices are frequently wrong or not operated in a legally compliant fashion. For example with a regular gatso, are you aware that whenever the film canister is removed the seal is not allowed to be broken until it can be witnessed and that ...

Yep, still alive.

I think maybe it is a little underpowered so will probably increase the boost and a get a live remap and possibly install some water/methanol injection in the next month or two. Don't want to overdo it

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Appreciate the comments about specialist servicing etc. Boomer get new shoes on tuesday. To be specific Front - 245/35/19 and Rear - 285/30/19 all Pirelli P Zero Rosso. Am also going to install Ultraseal to make them self sealing. All the info I have about it seems to be rated very good. If any of y...

Only used them for a few things. Service Dept seems reasonable. Parts Dept very helpful but sometimes forget to call back if they have to research something.

They can't service my ///M cos it is modified (well they could service the non-mod bits but whats the point) so cannot comment there.

Thanks for the advice. Since your comment I have done a bit of reading up and think I will check in with an engineer to reinforce the essential bits as a preventative treatment. It would be a real pity to ignore it and then spoil a really good car. Thanks BTW: Does anybody know a really good indepen...

New member just bought a Z3 after 15 years with an MGA. Now I can drive more than 10 miles without worrying about the water temp. You all seem to know each other. Is there room for a newbie and still space at the hotel anyone know? We are Bob & Chris and really old but enjoy a good day out with...

You are right, this car was the subject of some debate based on a few photos. As a guest on the site I read this debate with interest as I was interested in buying the car at the time. The questions raised then game me some good ideas to dig into in researching the car and when I had the vehicle che...

Hi Whiteminks, Thanks for the pos feedback. Personally I think that cars with subtle curves and fewer angular edges are the ones that look best in white. Cleaning not too much of a problem as I have a local bunch of lads who operate a hand car wash, are very careful, don't drive it (me do), and are ...

So far I have not found it too scary. Been careful in the wet the other night, but otherwise with thr dry road and lots of high bhp miles behind me it just seems fun. On the other hand once I have got it to somewhere between 500 and 600 bhp it might be a bit different. As the rears have 265's at the...

Hi,

The 2.8 I had (it was a 97) also had a silver bit of trim on the bottom spoke of the steering wheel with SRS on it for the air bag. Was that only the earlier models?

I like the darker blue, looks a bit more subtle than some - makes a good Q car I bet.

IBall, have you got pics of yours? Will have to keep a lookout. I have not really studied the diff mount and trunk floor. The engineer I used to suss it out before the deal said no problems. I do know that BMW over spec chassis and essential mounts by at least 80% on all hi-perf models. It has the e...

Not sure really. I have a couple of dyno charts showing before any mods at 328 and after chipping 347. Then the boost was added and an intercooler the size of a small country. It was variously advertised with 380 and 390 but that seems too low for 4.5 psi boost which should take it to mid 400's. I h...

I have booked at the hotel, sent the email, plan on introducing my Z3MR to you all and my first ever car enthusiasts jaunt. Be gentle with us lol Cheers Great to see you're getting involved. Spokey & I are doing a recce fairly soon on the routes, so it should be great weekend but if it's not, i...

Looks truly stunning in white Gazza. The specific white I am reliably informed by BMW is code 490 and some name in German that I cannot either pronounce or find a translation of (sonderlackierung). It was a special order. The first owner was apparently the same gent who totalled his white Lambo at ...

For those who is interested I done managed to post a couple of pics of my Z3MR Supercharged in the Gallery forum.

No doubt as I get some more exciting ones I shall extend.

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Welcome to a few pics of Boomer. For those who don't know me I grew up in Oz. Down under a Boomer is a giant white old man kangaroo. Well my car is white, I's the old man, and the car's horses are giant and plentiful. Seems to fit lol! Boomer http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u25/namatjira_photos/Z...

Am in Southend (well near I think) at Canvey Island this coming Saturday with a couple of mates. Can probably hook up at some point to show off. Don't need much of an excuse. Is this a Zed thing or is it just me??? Any drop me a PM with a how to contact and see what we might be able to set up. Cheers

Short story of how I ended up the proud father of a Z3MR. My Audi A8 4.2 QS got five finger discounted in January. Great disappointment when the insurance only paid out the finance and not keen on taking out more finance. Looked around for something more affordable to drive that (a) I would like to ...

Sorry about Sat but already committed to meet some mates down near Southend on Sat. Going to side by side a Supra Twin Turbo, a Nissan 300ZX and my Z3MR. Suspect it might already be a done deal unless I disgrace myself with the new handling, but they're mates so what can I say. Look forward to other...

Will do soon. Just gotta take out time from tearing up the black to do it.

Cheers

Might be able to help.

Have been involved in examining admissability of technical evidence. Often can get cases thrown out because of failure to follow due diligence. This can happen even to the best of officers let alone some civvy in a partnership van.

Good luck anyway

I have booked at the hotel, sent the email, plan on introducing my Z3MR to you all and my first ever car enthusiasts jaunt. Be gentle with us lol

Cheers

Some of the historyn and supposition around my car is in this thread http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11658&highlight= My ownership is 1 week old today. Got plans to further enhance (some of which discussed) but will post piccy's and stuff when I pause from driving long enough to g...

Paid 15.5K including trade in of my Cat D Z3 2.8 Could probably have got better price but service level was excellent, included years MOT and Tax and delivery from near Edin to near P/Boro and correction of a few minor issues. Plus he was happy to wait while I scrabbled around for the do$h as I did ...

Hi Guys, I am the bloke who purchased this ///M after a thorough going over. History is authentic, conversion work to very high standard. All mechanicals the best. Low boost 4.5 psi, uprated suspension and brakes, leather not worn of steering wheel at all, just some a** in the past has used windex o...

My newly acquired Z3MR is an S50 and I ahve the original manuals, even the delivery check list from BMW. It clearly states that no Jack or Wheel Brace is supplied but I believe that both are available as options, hence the space for storage. I am trying to source some Continental Contiseal tyres, or...

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The Z3M Supercharged I have just recently acquired has a Remus, sounds brilliant with a good bass note. If you like the low note, best achieved in a higher gear than you might normally use, ie., change to 5th asap and moderate accel. brillll