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I don't think anyone knows for sure, but it is a well held belief that as the service approaches the engine loses something.

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Never had it light up on my M44, and the manual doesn't list it.

What is the 5 stomp test?

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Like you, I would be interested in how the inside of the headlight lens could be cleaned as mine are showing signs of dirt/dust inside. The process for opening up the lights is fairly well documented, normally in threads about replacing the orange indicator lens. You basically need to stick them in...

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I'll take the console. I'll drop you a PM.

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Robert T wrote:
BladeRunner919 wrote:O/T, but how rare is Red with red roof? I saw one recently near High Wycombe - was that you?
Quite rare, but it is unlikely to have been Sam, as his car is black!

If it was an ///M it could have been Alfie.

Cheers R.

Oh yes, I misread Sam's post! It was an ///M.

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So finally booked the car in with Soft Tops in Croydon last Friday and got the rear plastic screen replaced for £125 all in. Took just over an hour to replace and I can finally see out the rear window again. Took longer to get there and back (nearly 4 hours for a 40-odd mile return trip through Lon...

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Have a look here:

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PM sent ref MAF and fan. At least, I think the PM sent!

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I use a length of copper-pipe insulation. If I had a perfect rear screen I'd cover it in towelling, but I only use it to avoid kinks in the screen.

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My average is 34 or 35, mixture of road types. Whilst I'm not redlining every gearchange, I don't particularly dawdle either. MPG is based on actual usage and miles covered rather than any trip computer (which I don't have).

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Firstly, welcome to Z-ownership. I'm a relative newcomer (6 months) and can appreciate how quickly these can grow on you.

If you don't mind me asking, how much is that costing? I need my bonnet done as well, for a similar reason.

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I know a good place in the Alicante area, but I think you're down near Gib judging from your profile?

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The best source for information is here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=233 There is a lot to read, thought! You can buy a cable and software from ebay - there was a link in a thread in the last ten days: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=35586 Hope that...

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Brian H wrote:goldersboy

I recently bought the cable/software from BMtechnic for £45.00, very pleased with the software/hardware, easy to install, no faffing about.

That actually looks a lot easier than what I did!!

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I have Carsoft, INPA, DIS and Progman all running. Once you get the right cable, all these are available to you - some are harder to get working than others, but none is really that difficult. I bought a cable from the USA because I was 100% sure it would work, but I'm sure the ebay ones will be fin...

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If you let us know where you are you may find a forum member nearby that has the BMW diags up and running.

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You won't get airbag code info with a standard OBDII reader. You'd be better off getting all the codes read with a BMW code reader, or buying a cable and loading the software onto a laptop - you'll get more useful info about your engine issues than you will from the generic OBDII codes, which are a ...

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P0396 is one of the cam sensors and the others are to do with idle control. You need to be aware that fault codes aren't providing a shopping list of parts to replace, merely a clue where to look. For example, if you have an induction air leak due to a split hose you could get errors against idle co...

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Well, having made comment on and seen other comments on the matter of non-waving Zed drivers, I had my first proper wave yesterday! I passed a nice red Zed, with a red roof (not seen red on red before, but looked good), could have been an ///M from the fleeting glance at the back. I actually flashed...

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I know what you mean - seems that half the parts on ebay are from Lithuania!

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1 and 2 could be linked - I think you need to get the codes read before you do anything. Could be an airleak causing both? Hard to say without the codes. Find someone on the forum nearby with a code reader, or buy a cable and install the various diag software on a laptop - will save loads of money i...

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Clunking will probably be the rear shock mounts. Spray some silicone lubricant around them and see if it improves. As for putting E36 springs in (I assume you mean E30?), the logic is completely the wrong way around - springs meant for a heavier car (one that pushes down harder) will always ride hig...

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I'm guessing the answer (and the reason for the 300 views etc...) is that nobody knows for sure. I can't remember if there is a relay specifically for the abs (I'm on holiday and miles away from the car) but if there is, then try swapping for another - most of the relays in the fusebox have a simila...

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I'm with Del and Gazza - very likely an airleak.

You may be able to pin it down a bit with a can of WD40 or even a water spray. Squirt it around the air hoses with the engine running and listen for a change in idle speed as the WD40/water gets sucked in.

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Nice! Look forward to seeing them fitted.

And don't cats just have a great life!!

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Nope.

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I think you probably make some small adjustment by using the eccentric control arm bushes from the ///M, but other than that unless you change the shock top mounts to camber adjustable ones, you are left with just the toe in/out.

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I must admit that before I scrolled down to the back bumper pic I was a bit worried about what I was going to see, but it's fantastic. In fact, they should have left the factory like that. Good work!!

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If you change the clutch hose and delete the clutch delay valve that might help.

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Refurbish would perhaps be a good idea. Then I can sit with dreamy eyes and polish calipers at christmas. Would finally persuade my human lady that I've gone totally nuts (and bolts). :D But then one needs to plug the brake pipes I guess? Any ideas on how to do that best? Per You can buy clamps spe...

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Captain, can you put up some pictures? I've thought about doing this, but been concerned that the end result would look like there was something missing.

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Gill,

Where did you buy the clear lenses from? In your detango post you mention that you got them from the USA - do you have a link to where you got them?

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Hi all, Its not that long to go until the Autumn :( and looking at winter wheels for the Z4 will cost a holiday around £2500 :shock: Spend half that on a Subaru Legacy for the winter and go on holiday with the rest. I laugh my head off when it snows and I drive around all the stranded BMWs, Mercs, ...

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They're only a PITA to put back the first time you do it in my experience, and that was because I had left the rubber strip from the top attached to the door and was trying to fit the door card underneath it :head: As long as you remove the entire rubber strip (its quite stiff, seemingly has metal ...

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On the whole non-BMW parts are fine. The only time I would buy from BMW is for sensors - the tolerances need to be spot. I needed a cam sensor and went straight for the BMW part. £90 is a lot for a small part, but it's not the end of the world for something that has to give a accurate output for the...

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Not hard to do, but the door cards are a real PITA to put back in.

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Hi Gazza, I see from earlier posts that you have Rogue RSM's fitted to yor Z. I'm trying to find out how to purchase a set for mine. When I bought my 1.9 Z3, it looked like it had already had one front strut replaced at some point & the other wasn't looking to good (damp around seal). So I fitt...

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Welcome. Nice looking car, and you've had some other good cars in the past. I remember being in my Astra GTE, probably nearly 20 years ago, with a Corrado right up behind me around a roundabout onto a dual carriageway. I decided just to blow it off and disappear after the roundabout, so I was giving...

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Another vote for Renovo.

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I have seen some people de-tango by just removing the amber lens from inside the headlights and not replacing with anything, just having the bare bulb (but changed to an amber bulb).

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Brian H wrote: I covered my orange lens with a smoked covering instead of taking the cover off completely.

That's really effective. Is it a spray-on coating?

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alan36 wrote:Ratchet, couple of long extensions and a swivel end, a 22mm socket. Job done.

Yup, exactly that.

I'd go for control arms without bushes and put in Powerflex bushes, which is what I did, but that's a personal preference.

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It's a bit trial and error - you can't do any damage by testing a module that isn't there. Took me a few goes to find the right one for the ASC on mine.

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Anyone on here part of the Z3 & Z4 wedding car group around Amersham yesterday? Great day for a roof-down wedding.

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First off, welcome. I'd stick a battery in the fob, then reactivate the alarm and see what happens. You may find that it works ok - I'd have thought the alarm should be resilient to a flat battery. If not, they can be recoded but the specific procedure depends on which alarm you have. Try it and rep...

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I have all this up and running, so just shout if you need help.

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Bonzo wrote:Well, I've asked what Tena-ladies are and had 2 different answers! Which one is for real? I'm sorry , but I've led a very sheltered life,

www.tena.co.uk/

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I'm not sure the passenger seat goes up and down. Mine doesn't, and the switch doesn't seem to have any movement up and down. Unless mine's also broken!!

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If you're buying from a dealer then let them look up the part number. At least if it turns out wrong, there's no dispute.

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Forgot to add, but I always reset the Service Indicator lights at about 'two and a half' lights, as I find fuel consumption rises after that. Peopletend not to believe this, but I have found that it really works - and the difference between the red light and resetting is very noticable in tems of e...

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