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by g8jka
Thu 19 Aug, 2010 17:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Control Module
Replies: 20
Views: 7252

ps....We are all aware aren't we, that if the airbag warning light is on, all of the airbags are disabled and none of them will not deploy in the event of a collision... I can definitely confirm that they don't deploy in a collision, just fortunate enough that we didnt replace the unit last week be...
by g8jka
Thu 12 Aug, 2010 17:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Are Headlights easy to take apart?
Replies: 32
Views: 2033

Amber lenses just are removed by pulling them out of the clips, which is very easy. Similarly I didn't reseal them afterwards, popped them back in the oven to soften the sealant and then put them back together. The bulbs can be brought from ebay and don't cost much, something like this would be suff...
by g8jka
Thu 12 Aug, 2010 12:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Are Headlights easy to take apart?
Replies: 32
Views: 2033

swamper wrote:it does look nice.....but i might be naive here but would that mod not affect your MOT..?
Yes sorry, exactly as Robert T says you will need to fit the bulbs that are chrome but still flash orange and then it is fine :D
by g8jka
Thu 12 Aug, 2010 11:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Are Headlights easy to take apart?
Replies: 32
Views: 2033

Hopefully this will work as I'm posting from my phone! I took out the amber lenses to give the detangoed look, I think it looks more modern and freshens up the front end, although ideally I would like to put the clear lenses in eventually but they are so hard to get hold of. http://i470.photobucket....
by g8jka
Wed 11 Aug, 2010 18:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Control Module
Replies: 20
Views: 7252

Good job it's not working, cos you might have set them off when you ran into the garage wall !!!!! :head: Well you did warn me that the airbags wouldn't work in the event of a crash and I can safely (or unsafely) confirm that they definitely don't! I wanted to get a bump out of the way before I got...
by g8jka
Wed 11 Aug, 2010 18:14
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Gaydon Show 2010
Replies: 47
Views: 6525

you muppet, after I helped you to recolour your roof, you went and parked it into a wall!! Then I had to stop halfway though cleaning mine to take you to the bodyshop, then I had to lend you my spare car so now I have no choice but to use the Z4 for 3 days, even if it rains and all my cleaning will...
by g8jka
Wed 11 Aug, 2010 16:09
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Gaydon Show 2010
Replies: 47
Views: 6525

Jonttt wrote:You do realise how much stick your going to get now :D
If I diguise myself as a women I reckon I can get away with it :shock:

Seriously, I don't think I could pull off any excuse for what I did, so I deserve all the stick I get!!!
by g8jka
Wed 11 Aug, 2010 15:56
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Gaydon Show 2010
Replies: 47
Views: 6525

I received a replacement display pass today (after the first one disappeared in the post) for the zed register stand on Sunday :) Its just a shame I have no zed to display at the moment, unfortunately its in the bodyshop being repaired as I ran into the garage wall last night :head: After a mad rush...
by g8jka
Wed 11 Aug, 2010 15:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Control Module
Replies: 20
Views: 7252

So at the moment are you getting no comms at all with the car from a diagnostic machine? (ie like checking other sytems on the car) I took it to a BMW specialist who had it on his diagnostic software, he was getting codes from other modules but when he tried to access the airbag control module in o...
by g8jka
Wed 11 Aug, 2010 15:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Control Module
Replies: 20
Views: 7252

An airbag ecu on its way from Germany (eBay), with exact matching code to RealOEM, When it arrives we will fit and then get it coded, Fingers crossed it will then get rid of that annoying light and get the system back in service... :thumb: What do you mean 'we' will fit it? I think it will be you f...
by g8jka
Wed 11 Aug, 2010 14:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Smoked indicators / side repeaters
Replies: 5
Views: 802

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMOKED-BUMPER-INDICATORS-SIDE-REPEATERS-BMW-Z3-/290439849789?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item439f90673d Got my clear ones from this seller, very good quality. I purchased a set of clear ones last night from this seller due to a little mishap ...
by g8jka
Sun 08 Aug, 2010 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Control Module
Replies: 20
Views: 7252

Yes thanks that was the next place I was going to look I found a picture of a zed with that panel removed and there was several modules in that area. Gookah is actually my dad, nice of him to let me know he already had this information :head: he will probably be the one doing the change anyway! Than...
by g8jka
Sun 08 Aug, 2010 19:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag Control Module
Replies: 20
Views: 7252

Airbag Control Module

Does anyone know where the airbag control module is located in the car? I need to change mine as it has become faulty and my airbag light is on but cannot be reset until I get the module changed as it is not communicating with the diagnostic software. Has anyone changed there module before and is it...
by g8jka
Thu 22 Jul, 2010 16:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 130mm Rear Speaker System and Wind deflector in one!
Replies: 33
Views: 3190

Fishy needs a sub in the boot, and some Diddy Dirty Money...... "Hello, g'mornin" cheers me up no end :drive and my kids say I should know better! :lol: You been stealing my iPod again? Last time I heard the music in you car you were listening to the panpipes CD (or even cassette) that Ro...
by g8jka
Thu 22 Jul, 2010 09:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Chrome Side Vents - Genuine BMW Z3
Replies: 4
Views: 3195

PM also sent!
by g8jka
Wed 21 Jul, 2010 21:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Facelift Model Rear Indicator Lights
Replies: 7
Views: 730

I think the ones with clear indicators front and rear are from the sport models on facelift cars? Its easy to find clear rear lights for a pre facelift although they are harder to source for the facelift models. You can remove the amber lenses from the headlights by taking them apart, giving you the...
by g8jka
Fri 16 Jul, 2010 14:42
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of my Z3 2.8
Replies: 29
Views: 6067

New rear end pic http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss32/bouldiniho/Z3/DSC_01233.jpg 8-) Very nice looking zed you got there and the wheels look fantastic with the perfect stance. I will be after the same sort of set up soon so your info has come in handy! Noticed that your tonneau cover doesn't lo...
by g8jka
Fri 16 Jul, 2010 14:26
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Wheel hub painting
Replies: 16
Views: 5069

I'm in the process of doing this myself at the moment. Painting the calipers red and I'm going to spray the hubs too but I'm unsure on what colour to do them yet, probably silver as my front ones are already silver. In my opinion it really freshens up the look of the car and is eye catching behind t...
by g8jka
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 08:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Halfords 2 for 1 all cleaning products
Replies: 24
Views: 2460

Re: Halfords 2 for 1 all cleaning products

gookah wrote:Called for reinforcements, got my son there to fill his boot with stuff too. :D :D
Its just a shame that the boot on zed's are so small otherwise we could have cleared the shelves. Hope the offer stays on for a while, I think were getting a little short on cleaning products :D
by g8jka
Tue 13 Jul, 2010 21:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Shiney Prize
Replies: 15
Views: 2369

I also use super resin polish myself, it is a great product for the price. Just wish I could get the shine you got on yours maybe its just the colour but it looks awesome! Think I may be spending a few hours polishing the zed tomorrow in search of that shine, well done!
by g8jka
Tue 13 Jul, 2010 15:12
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Shiney Prize
Replies: 15
Views: 2369

That is a very shiney zed! Looks fantastic, do you mind me asking what products you use when cleaning etc?
by g8jka
Sat 10 Jul, 2010 15:16
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 11th July 2010
Replies: 141
Views: 29997

I will be riding solo now so no need for the possible +1. Better hurry up and finsh work so I can get the car cleaned and all the jobs done before tomorrow! My first show driving a Z and not just a gookah passenger, look forward to it.
by g8jka
Thu 08 Jul, 2010 22:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roll Hoops
Replies: 8
Views: 979

If you already have roll hoops then I really recommend the item number 350341615565. I brought these and fitted them to mine, very easy to fit and come with the correct tool to remove the torx bolts. They are a decent quality and the cheapest you will find. I made an offer of £60 and he accepted so ...
by g8jka
Tue 22 Jun, 2010 09:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fitting front and rear speakers
Replies: 2
Views: 573

How is the sound from these speakers, do they offer more bass a better quality sound to the originals? I have looked at upgrading to these speakers just wanted an opinion on them! Also how did you need to modify the rear ones, it looks to me they need to be sat further out and mounted on the outer t...
by g8jka
Sun 06 Jun, 2010 21:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Boots
Replies: 6
Views: 786

Good good, as long as its dry the roof should be down. I'm only down the road at trench lock, hopefully see you around.
by g8jka
Sun 06 Jun, 2010 20:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Boots
Replies: 6
Views: 786

Really like them wheels on your car and like the blue roof also. Nice to see a fellow zed owner in Telford, will have to keep my eye out for you and give you a wave! Not seen many other zeds in the area and when I have they never seem to have the roof down :head:
by g8jka
Wed 26 May, 2010 09:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tonneau clips
Replies: 15
Views: 3038

Yes the rear and sides of the cover get tucked in under the bodywork to give a neater and more finished look. I tried removing the cover the opposite way to the install process as shown in the video and found it a lot easier to get it off as to previous methods used :lol:
by g8jka
Thu 20 May, 2010 22:36
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 11th July 2010
Replies: 141
Views: 29997

Can you put me down for BB (if gookah is kind enough to buy me one :lol:) and the show but no evening meal. Possibly +1 but I will confirm this at a later date
by g8jka
Sat 08 May, 2010 15:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: softtop questions with pic's .
Replies: 26
Views: 7013

Thanks for the pictures i now know what to look for. This looks to be quite a simple fix I shall give it a go soon.
by g8jka
Thu 06 May, 2010 22:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: softtop questions with pic's .
Replies: 26
Views: 7013

The lining tensioner is an easy fix. I did mine with some black nylon cord I found on the net and some Silver crimping rings I got from a "make your own jewelry" website. I wanted the crimping rings so that I didn't have to knot the cord and I wanted the finished repair to look neat. I ca...
by g8jka
Wed 05 May, 2010 18:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Petrol cap problem
Replies: 14
Views: 1165

I got one of these from the dealers the other day (other rather gookah got me one :lol: ) and it was only 15p plus VAT
by g8jka
Sat 01 May, 2010 14:46
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Newbie Rare Coloured Z3 Owner
Replies: 18
Views: 2044

garythefish wrote:
gookah wrote:"That's my boy!!!"

I still have some Titan touch up paint you can buy off me :D

and don't let me catch you driving like I do :twisted:
Father and Son team ?
Yes unfortunately I have to admit that gookah is my dad :shock:
by g8jka
Sat 01 May, 2010 14:43
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Newbie Rare Coloured Z3 Owner
Replies: 18
Views: 2044

"That's my boy!!!" I still have some Titan touch up paint you can buy off me :D and don't let me catch you driving like I do :twisted: Well I'm hoping that I'll never need touch up paint and as for buying it off you, you can get lost just make sure you leave it in your will for me! Its a ...
by g8jka
Sat 01 May, 2010 14:43
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Newbie Rare Coloured Z3 Owner
Replies: 18
Views: 2044

Robert T wrote:Hi g8jkaz and welcome to the forum.

Nice to see that the zedding gene has been passed on along with the sense of humour. :D

Congrats on the purchase. Hopefully we'll see you along at Tatton in June. :wink:

Cheers R.
Yes hopefully i shall be at Tatton in June, see you there 8-)
by g8jka
Fri 30 Apr, 2010 14:28
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Newbie Rare Coloured Z3 Owner
Replies: 18
Views: 2044

Newbie Rare Coloured Z3 Owner

Just a quick hello from a new owner. Looking through posts from yourselves it seems to me that my new Z3 is a colour not seen on here to often? I think they call it Titan Silver??!! Anyway it maybe the most common colour but I love it, just upgraded from an E36 325i Coupe, had the zed 3 weeks now an...