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by BladeRunner919
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 15:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looking for a parts supplier
Replies: 5
Views: 2094

Re: Looking for a parts supplier

johnster64 wrote:Thanks. Can you recommend a firm? they would need to be able to post the items as I live abroad.
Maybe if you qualified 'abroad' that would help? :shrug No point getting suggestions for Europe if you life in Tasmania!
by BladeRunner919
Thu 04 Aug, 2016 16:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Impala Brown with unusual options
Replies: 16
Views: 3418

Re: Impala Brown with unusual options

That is suggestive of some sort of test car - perhaps a press car, or a show car?

The engine is correct - the M43 is a 1.9 but is listed as a 1.8 to differentiate from the M44 (which is exactly the same displacement).
by BladeRunner919
Thu 04 Aug, 2016 16:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Impala Brown with unusual options
Replies: 16
Views: 3418

Re: Impala Brown with unusual options

Well if it's as suggested a pilot build it could have any combination of parts fitted. Given that it's a 2001 car I can't really see what it could be a 'pilot build' of? The facelift was a year previous, unless the car was built a long time before it was registered. Mrscalex, what's the build date?...
by BladeRunner919
Thu 04 Aug, 2016 07:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Head Unit Connections
Replies: 2
Views: 1093

Re: Head Unit Connections

Bentley isn't known for it's accuracy - I'd download the ETM from here and see what it says: http://wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW/
by BladeRunner919
Mon 01 Aug, 2016 15:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: LPG reversal
Replies: 6
Views: 1301

Re: LPG reversal

No, there's nothing you need to do. Any gas in the tank will just stay there unless the solenoids are opened by the lpg system, which obviously won't be happening.
by BladeRunner919
Fri 29 Jul, 2016 07:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5279

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

Bear in mind that the codes could be old, irrelevant ones. Clearing and seeing which re-occur is always the first thing - no point chasing a one-off code from three years ago!
by BladeRunner919
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 16:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just about to push the button
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: Just about to push the button

I scanned something about heated seats? Is there a question over whether this model with have them? The question arose because the ad states the seats are heated, but the heated seat switches are not on the dash, where they should be. They may be at the rear, but that would be unusual, so worth che...
by BladeRunner919
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 14:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5279

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

Just do everything through the port under the bonnet - there's no point using the one under the dash unless that's all you have a cable for.
by BladeRunner919
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 14:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just about to push the button
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: Just about to push the button

It was built with heated seats. Are the switches at the back of the console? It was built with an onboard computer. Didn't even know the pre-facelifts had them It was built with hardtop preparation. That's a particularly desirable option. Switches could be at the back, but that's unusual when there...
by BladeRunner919
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 13:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just about to push the button
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: Just about to push the button

I would check the claim that it has heated seats, because there's no sign of the switches for them on the dash.

It's only a couple of miles from me, but you're lucky I'm not in the market so I won't gazump you! :)
by BladeRunner919
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 07:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot struts
Replies: 4
Views: 926

Re: Boot struts

Once you've replaced them do be careful not to let the bootlid hit you in the face as it will spring up with a vigour you're not used to. Mine didn't quite manage to get me, but it did give me a surprise! :lol:
by BladeRunner919
Tue 26 Jul, 2016 16:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Rear upper strut brace (Bertini. new unfitted)
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

Re: Rear upper strut brace (Bertini. new unfitted)

Might be interested, did you notice any difference after you fitted it? If you look at the rear suspension you will see that an upper rear brace does absolutely nothing - the shock towers are situated by a beam that runs across the width of the car making flex between the towers completely impossib...
by BladeRunner919
Mon 25 Jul, 2016 15:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411093

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

pingu wrote:Some Fiat X/19 valve shims :wink: .
Oooh, pics of the X/19 please!
by BladeRunner919
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 07:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted cheap Z3 facelift
Replies: 26
Views: 4414

Re: Wanted cheap Z3 facelift

It actually looks too good to break!
by BladeRunner919
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 07:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Under bonnet checks before taking to the road?
Replies: 2
Views: 660

Re: Under bonnet checks before taking to the road?

As long as it has oil and water in, I wouldn't worry. I assume you're not going that far anyway, as it's just for an MOT?
by BladeRunner919
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 07:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight polishing
Replies: 7
Views: 3070

Re: Headlight polishing

Flight wrote:Excellent results with 3M for little effort, good as new
Me too - very easy and great results.
by BladeRunner919
Tue 19 Jul, 2016 13:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted cheap Z3 facelift
Replies: 26
Views: 4414

Re: Wanted cheap Z3 facelift

And it's the 2 litre ///M by the look of it! :lol:
by BladeRunner919
Wed 13 Jul, 2016 11:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cost to replace clutch
Replies: 21
Views: 10187

Re: Cost to replace clutch

mrscalex wrote:Do these prices include flywheel resurface/replacement?
I don't think you can skim a dual-mass flywheel.
by BladeRunner919
Mon 11 Jul, 2016 10:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clutch
Replies: 2
Views: 887

Re: Clutch

Do you mean the RealOem website? If so, that does say it's a dual-mass flywheel:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=11_6158
by BladeRunner919
Sun 10 Jul, 2016 08:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 1.9 disks vented or solid
Replies: 11
Views: 2387

Re: z3 1.9 disks vented or solid

There's no 'fiddling' required! You just need calipers from a 6 cylinder (I have some from an E46) and vented discs. Unbolt the old stuff, bolt on the new, bleed the brakes and away you go.
by BladeRunner919
Mon 04 Jul, 2016 10:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: passenger airbag disablement
Replies: 4
Views: 996

Re: passenger airbag disablement

I'd just pop the cover open and have a look. Stick a blunt knife under the front edge and pop it up. Even if you do have an airbag there's nothing for you to damage by taking the cover off and you won't set the airbag off (unless you happen to hit at tree at exactly the same time!).
by BladeRunner919
Mon 04 Jul, 2016 09:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Shiney parts of my roof
Replies: 5
Views: 1039

Re: Shiney parts of my roof

Any shiny bits will be where the fabric has worn smooth. That's just normal wear and tear and not something that you can do anything about.
by BladeRunner919
Sun 03 Jul, 2016 20:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: E46 steering wheel
Replies: 13
Views: 2748

Re: E46 steering wheel

The steering wheel is standard Z3.. My car is a 2001 / 3.0. The red colour trim on it is leather which I stuck onto the top cover. I don't think it was standard, but was an optional factory-fit sports steering wheel. It's not that common to see on a Z3 - most have a version of the 3 spoke with the ...
by BladeRunner919
Sun 03 Jul, 2016 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diff Rubber Mount
Replies: 16
Views: 4513

Re: Diff Rubber Mount

The advice from the guru of rear subframes, Randy Forbes, is that the diffmount is the only one that should always have an oem replacement and that a polybush here contributes to the potential for subframe mount damage. You would be very foolish to ignore what Randy says!
by BladeRunner919
Fri 01 Jul, 2016 10:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
Replies: 20
Views: 5218

Re: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD

Recoding in DIS is very easy - I recoded my ABS module, though it was a long time ago. I don't recall the option being very hard to find and the coding only took a couple of minutes.
by BladeRunner919
Wed 29 Jun, 2016 06:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: for sale - spare wheel - space saver Z3
Replies: 4
Views: 1483

Re: for sale - spare wheel - space saver Z3

Seven years later? :shock:
by BladeRunner919
Wed 22 Jun, 2016 06:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: non woeking key fob
Replies: 2
Views: 761

Re: non woeking key fob

Is it the separate fob with two buttons? If so, have a look here:

https://zroadster.org/articles/3g-ews-r ... amming.24/
by BladeRunner919
Mon 20 Jun, 2016 15:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: wanted tan steering wheel to fit Z3 and gear knob
Replies: 5
Views: 1366

Re: wanted tan steering wheel to fit Z3 and gear knob

I didn't know there was such a thing. I though they were all black, with a few that have just the lower spoke in a different colour.
by BladeRunner919
Sat 18 Jun, 2016 16:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: hard dogs
Replies: 4
Views: 1513

Re: hard dogs

I wonder if it interferes with the routing of the hydraulic lines to the ram?
by BladeRunner919
Sat 18 Jun, 2016 11:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: new tyres and rear window
Replies: 4
Views: 1536

Re: new tyres and rear window

Good to know - I have an Art Munster one to install soon. You can order from them on ebay which makes it easy. Also, their ebay listing allows you to make an offer, and they will take about £10 off.
by BladeRunner919
Wed 15 Jun, 2016 15:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Happy 18th
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

Re: Happy 18th

A few years before that! I think the car is faring better! :lol:
by BladeRunner919
Wed 15 Jun, 2016 12:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Happy 18th
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

Happy 18th

My Z3 comes of age - 18 years ago today, it rolled off the production line!

It's new rear window arrived today, so I guess that will be its present.
by BladeRunner919
Wed 15 Jun, 2016 10:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window switches rewire
Replies: 9
Views: 1970

Re: Window switches rewire

Note that the drivers window has slightly different functions to that of the passenger, so I would expect that they are labelled this way and the loom on the car swaps sides between LHD and RHD cars, thus driver's side is always the side with the steering wheel. What's the difference - I'm sure min...
by BladeRunner919
Tue 14 Jun, 2016 09:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Smashed, damaged Z3 doorcard
Replies: 5
Views: 1721

Re: Wanted: Door card clip brackets

That's part of the door card, so doesn't have a part number.
by BladeRunner919
Tue 14 Jun, 2016 07:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Smashed, damaged Z3 doorcard
Replies: 5
Views: 1721

Re: Wanted: Door card clip brackets

The part number is 51411973500

If you go to RealOem.com you can find exploded diagrams that show all the part numbers for your car.
by BladeRunner919
Tue 14 Jun, 2016 06:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leather fetish?
Replies: 2
Views: 905

Re: Leather fetish?

Bonzo wrote: Anyone out there have a take on this?
Yes, it's rubbish.
by BladeRunner919
Sun 12 Jun, 2016 13:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: drivers window
Replies: 6
Views: 1200

Re: drivers window

Double check that the bolts holding the mechanisms in place are all tight - when my sliders started to get stiff, I got the usual banging noise, and it was primarily caused by a bolt near the motor being loose, being made worse by the sliders sticking. When you replaced the sliders did you clean the...
by BladeRunner919
Sat 11 Jun, 2016 17:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear wings. Different sizes?
Replies: 15
Views: 3390

Re: Rear wings. Different sizes?

Can you show a photo of the gap itself? Not too sure what you're looking at is quite what the rest of us trying to help have in our minds. Yes, I'm struggling to see a fundamental difference between the pictures. My 'clear' rear lights are aftermarket, and they don't fit quite as nicely as the oem ...
by BladeRunner919
Fri 10 Jun, 2016 14:41
Forum: Computer help
Topic: inpa ports
Replies: 2
Views: 7242

Re: inpa ports

It just works more easily. INPA is set designed for a serial port, so works with it natively.
by BladeRunner919
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 07:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight Query
Replies: 13
Views: 1964

Re: Headlight Query

I'd also have a look at the German eBay for LHD headlights. If you use Google Chrome it will translate to English for you, if you aren't fluent in German!
by BladeRunner919
Sun 05 Jun, 2016 11:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 CLEAR COAT LACQUERED INNER BODY SHELL
Replies: 12
Views: 3612

Re: Z3 CLEAR COAT LACQUERED INNER BODY SHELL

Is the whole shell body-colour? Have a look under the trim in the boot - if it's all body-colour, I'd guess that the whole shell has been repainted.
by BladeRunner919
Wed 25 May, 2016 07:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Squeaky roof fix?
Replies: 4
Views: 939

Re: Squeaky roof fix?

Are you sure it's the roof and not the top shock mounts, which are a common squeaky problem?
by BladeRunner919
Mon 23 May, 2016 15:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What are these wheels, please?
Replies: 8
Views: 1824

Re: What are these wheels, please?

They look like Style 78 wheels and I believe should be 7.5 front and 8.5 rear. Have a look here: http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/78
by BladeRunner919
Fri 20 May, 2016 15:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zed fuel economy
Replies: 17
Views: 4171

Re: Zed fuel economy

peter2b wrote:with my 2.2 I get about 300 miles per tank and 1 ltr of oil per 6k miles
peter2b
When you say full tank, how much fuel do you mean by that? I'm assuming it's not run dry in between fuel stops! :D
by BladeRunner919
Fri 20 May, 2016 15:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: radio
Replies: 12
Views: 2217

Re: radio

What about if you push the cigarette lighter in to heat up? That might give an indication on whether it's just load on a circuit or some sort of rf interference. Does it have an active antenna and, if so, where does that draw power from? I'm assuming the dab radio just plugs into the connectors that...
by BladeRunner919
Thu 19 May, 2016 07:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: radio
Replies: 12
Views: 2217

Re: radio

Also, see what happens when the phone is turned off, but still charging from the lighter socket.
by BladeRunner919
Wed 18 May, 2016 16:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: radio
Replies: 12
Views: 2217

Re: radio

Is the phone attached to the radio in any way (bluetooth, audio lead)?
by BladeRunner919
Wed 18 May, 2016 11:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front end rebuild
Replies: 15
Views: 3907

Re: Front end rebuild

That seems like a pretty good deal to me! :thumb:
by BladeRunner919
Mon 09 May, 2016 12:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seat switch plugs
Replies: 3
Views: 1581

Re: Heated seat switch plugs

Although Z3's have a common wiring loom, BMW tended to hide the unused plugs very well indeed. They almost certainly won't be floating around and easy to find, but you'll need to look at the nearby harnesses and look for the plugs being bound to one of them.
by BladeRunner919
Fri 06 May, 2016 12:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 uneven ride height
Replies: 6
Views: 1426

Re: Z3 uneven ride height

I assume you've moved the car since you jacked it up, to allow the suspension to settle? And that it's on a dead-level surface?