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- Fri 12 Oct, 2012 18:57
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Rim detailing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1426
Re: Rim detailing
Looks a really good finish. I've just bought the poor boys to do the Schnitzer alloys before I put them on. Although I'm not looking forward to all the wax getting stuck in the bolts. One wheel currently on the living room floor to do thought I'd do one every couple of nights.
- Sat 06 Oct, 2012 06:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cup Holders!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4209
Re: Cup Holders!
Justroadster no longer sell that jonttt, they stopped due to lack of demand and the trouble they had in sourcing the partsJonttt wrote:Cupholder Solution
What's the part number for the coin dispenser cup holder?
- Mon 01 Oct, 2012 20:46
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1998 ///M Roadster for sale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1217
Re: 1998 ///M Roadster for sale
It is mate, snug as a bug but she was sorn'd today
- Mon 01 Oct, 2012 20:37
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1998 ///M Roadster for sale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1217
Re: 1998 ///M Roadster for sale
I've seen this beaut in the metal, and it really is a fab top end example. If you want an ///M you'll struggle to find a better more cared for example
Good look with the sale, at least you've got that lovely 3series on the drive
Good look with the sale, at least you've got that lovely 3series on the drive
- Sun 30 Sep, 2012 15:41
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
[quote="shantybeater"]Wheels look in good nick :) are they visibly more concave at the back ? No mate, that was the compromise unfortunately. There's a new set on German eBay with 8.5 front and 9.5 rear with a slightly bigger lip on the rear for £2k :( and as you know mine were nowhere nea...
- Thu 27 Sep, 2012 20:05
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
I've been after a white third brake light for a while and luckily came across this one this week http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd372/howorthj/P1010351.jpg £19.95 plus p+p from Alexanders of Somerset. There service was great, really quick and i thought the price was good too compared to some of...
- Sun 23 Sep, 2012 18:14
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Shantybeater's S54 M Roadster
- Replies: 351
- Views: 81513
Re: Shantybeater's S54-BMWCar Mag+Xenon/Cruise Retrofit fini
^^^^^ I love those hoops
Congrats on the MOT, but never in doubt
Congrats on the MOT, but never in doubt
- Sun 23 Sep, 2012 08:01
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: some pics of the zed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2108
Re: some pics of the zed
A lovely looking example. If you copy and paste the img link from the photo on your photo bucket account on to your post it should work.
- Mon 17 Sep, 2012 18:52
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Quick Detail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3018
Re: Quick Detail
Looks fab, makes me want to fit my hardtop.
- Sun 16 Sep, 2012 18:01
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: wheels thread
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23430
Re: wheels thread
^^^^^^ I've always thought 19's were a bit oversized but i'm with swamper they look really niceswamper wrote:you know i bang on about 19s being to big....but i seem to be changing my mind ..they look really well
thanks for info
- Sun 16 Sep, 2012 17:50
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
With time off for good beahaviour :oops: i managed to sneak in enough time to fit my AC Schnitzer roll hoops. http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd372/howorthj/P1010328.jpg They take quite a pounding fitting them so i held a cloth in place to avoid marking them. They went in reasonably easily :roll...
- Thu 13 Sep, 2012 19:37
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
I see some modifications on this forum that make me cringe and suspect that the cars involved lose value. On the other hand, others are tasteful, subtle and involve a labour of love which is likely to increase the car’s value. Yours is definitely the latter and an inspiration to me and others. :che...
- Thu 13 Sep, 2012 18:33
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Having spent two years sourcing AC Schnitzer roll hoops I had the bad news that Justroadster no longer sell the specific perspex wind deflector anymore due to lack of demand :( :head: But where theres a will theres a way :D So using an old wind deflector as a guide to make an approximate template it...
- Mon 10 Sep, 2012 19:24
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Well all has been quiet on the modification front recently, in fact i cant believe how long down the list my thread had fallen :oops: So when a certain well known member decided to sell his beloved car and a multitude of goodies were offered for sale i decided to plump for: http://i1216.photobucket....
- Fri 07 Sep, 2012 16:38
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Auto trader advert :-)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1137
Auto trader advert :-)
Anyone seen the new auto trader advert? Is starts with a triumph stag, then vw golf and the estoril Z3M
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=953f35asvQ8
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=953f35asvQ8
- Sun 02 Sep, 2012 21:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 414099
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
This weeks purchase:
AC Schnitzer roll hoops
AC Schnitzer roll hoops
- Sun 02 Sep, 2012 16:07
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale: Genuine BMW Business CD43 SOLD
- Replies: 0
- Views: 901
For Sale: Genuine BMW Business CD43 SOLD
As the title says, this is the true BMW branded CD player NOT the Rover variety with the ///M stuck over the top. It was removed from my car when I replaced it with the Becker Cascade. The condition is perfect, it comes with the original manual, keycode card and the 2.5mm allen key required to fit i...
- Sat 01 Sep, 2012 21:13
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Silver Z8 in Lytham
- Replies: 2
- Views: 683
Re: Silver Z8 in Lytham
That's owned by someone that owns a load of BMW dealerships, but can't for the life of me remember his name
Was it titanium silver with red leather interior? The guy who did the bolster on my seat has done work on it ( had photos in his workshop). It's a well loved example that's for sure.
Was it titanium silver with red leather interior? The guy who did the bolster on my seat has done work on it ( had photos in his workshop). It's a well loved example that's for sure.
- Tue 28 Aug, 2012 19:09
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Justroadster
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2120
Re: Justroadster
Gazza wrote:Simples...................Armrest pads on the doors whereas the OP was refering to the centre armrest I believe
^^^^^^^ Yep
- Tue 28 Aug, 2012 16:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New shoes for the Zed :o) New Piccies
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1672
Re: New shoes for the Zed :o)
Looking lovely Tim. Nothing like new shiny wheels what's your reasoning for running them all year? Just for a change?
- Mon 27 Aug, 2012 11:54
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Justroadster
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2120
Justroadster
Is it me or does justroadster seem to have dropped some of its lines? I can't seem to see the armrest and a few other things etc that they used to stock!
- Thu 23 Aug, 2012 20:15
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Hardtop question?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 687
Hardtop question?
I remember reading a while ago about a recommendation for a substance that you put on the bottom seal of your hardtop to stop it marking the paint by the boot when it's let on the car for a prolonged period. I've searched and searched but to no avail, can anyone remember the substance or the thread?...
- Tue 21 Aug, 2012 06:54
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Inner Door Handle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 697
Re: Inner Door Handle
Someone on here was giving away door cards only last week that had the door handle on, it might be worth seeing what condition they're in.
- Sun 19 Aug, 2012 20:04
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: What is a an S54 with 57k on the clock worth?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4223
Re: What is a an S54 with 57k on the clock worth?
Surely if you buy a 911 you'll be bored :( no modding, no long nights searching eBay. Driven a 911 GT3 and it was alright, 911 turbo not bad either but can't believe you'll spend your weekends drilling your Porsche headlights to fit xenons etc and that's half the fun of z3 ownership :D Keep it, you ...
- Thu 16 Aug, 2012 19:57
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Gedo's Z3 Progress Thread (Pic heavy)
- Replies: 50
- Views: 360538
Re: Gedo's Z3 Progress Thread
Looking good, have you managed to source the chrome surround for gear stick gaitor? Also the plastic that supports the leather is different to the standard console so you'll need that also. When I did my ///M console conversion I had the bits covered in black alcantara. Looking forward to seeing the...
- Wed 01 Aug, 2012 21:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Sellers Overpricing Their Car
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4365
Re: Z3 Sellers Overpricing Their Car
http://autotrader.mobi/used-cars/advert/201230480083378/viewing-10/0?PHPSESSID=hpnvmt6slg7uql48sc9b7hp294 This Z has just gone on up for sale near me only last week. Is in great condition, drove past the garage today SOLD!! Everyone has to be realistic about there pride and joys value and fundamenta...
- Tue 31 Jul, 2012 20:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: flat battery
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1560
Re: flat battery
I bought the Bosch S5 3months ago for £72, was great! Yep WAS! Came to my car after probably 10 days over the weekend and although there was enough charge for clock etc it didn't have enough guts to turn the starter motor, anyway on closer inspection the battery well was 3cm deep in acid. It strippe...
- Wed 25 Jul, 2012 09:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any one used leder-Pflege products?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 643
Re: Any one used leder-Pflege products?
Hi I'd bought the products you're on about to refurb the bolster on some red leather seats. Colour match etc was brilliant but to get a seamless fix is difficult. When I picked up my ///M seats I decided to get the bolster done by a local refurb guy, colour match perfect, even seamless finish and le...
- Tue 24 Jul, 2012 17:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Help with rear view mirror problem.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 516
Re: Help with rear view mirror problem.
well, I found a post on a similar mirror on a 5 series BM. Apparently you have to put it on at an angle and twist it on. This worked but the triangle bracket it attaches to just comes away. I guess this must have been glued on, but theres no sign of any residue. Any ideas? http://www.bimmerboard.co...
- Wed 18 Jul, 2012 20:17
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Shantybeater's S54 M Roadster
- Replies: 351
- Views: 81513
Re: Shantybeater's S54-BMWCar Mag+Xenon/Cruise Retrofit fini
WOW!!! I'll get my sunglasses.
I love your car
I love your car
- Tue 10 Jul, 2012 18:14
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: picture
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1383
Re: picture
Looks great what's the damage if you don't mind me asking
- Sun 08 Jul, 2012 21:57
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Shantybeater's S54 M Roadster
- Replies: 351
- Views: 81513
Re: Shantybeater's S54-BMWCar Mag+Xenon/Cruise Retrofit fini
[quote="shantybeater"]Ok so 12 days till zedfest and i've decided to try and DIY refurb my BBS LM's. Not leaving an awful lot of time to do it so if worst comes to worst i'll be turning up with wheels in a semi refurbed state! (But lets hope not!). Car is up on Axle stands in the garage, p...
- Mon 02 Jul, 2012 18:14
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - Sunday 15th July 2012
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3610
Re: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - Sunday 15th July
Put me down.
('_')Z3 +BB
('_')Z3 +BB
- Wed 27 Jun, 2012 20:48
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3M for sale (not mine, but wish it was!!!!)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1245
Z3M for sale (not mine, but wish it was!!!!)
Looks very nice http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd372/howorthj/KGrHqNHJB8E-8TqWWBP6iL2uPg_12.jpg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-3-2-M-ROADSTER-23-000-MILES-AC-SCHNITZER-SPEC-FROM-NEW-/280909132078?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item41677d312e Anyone got a spare 12K? Have to say i would prefer blac...
- Wed 27 Jun, 2012 08:42
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Tatton Park - Sunday 15th July
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1851
Re: Tatton Park - Sunday 15th July
I thought I might go as it's only 10mins down the road from me. All quiet because everyones gearing up for zedfest the following week.
- Mon 25 Jun, 2012 17:48
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Z3cades Zed - journal
- Replies: 202
- Views: 54720
Re: Z3cades Zed -
+1^^^^si-forks wrote:I love the new back end looks great
Si-forks on tapatalk
- Sat 23 Jun, 2012 22:44
- Forum: Z3 range knowledgebase
- Topic: Fitting M roadster oval mirror to Z3 roadster
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9562
Re: Fitting M roadster oval mirror to Z3 roadster
A little more detail, thanks to ('_')Z3 . Thanks R. -- The other purchase is the ///M oval rear view mirror. I'd been after one for a while and eventually sourced a brand new one on eBay this week that someone had ordered by mistake :oops: It was the one that contained the circuit and it arrived in...
- Sat 23 Jun, 2012 21:33
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
I decided to treat the Z to a few bits. http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd372/howorthj/P1010319-1.jpg The mirage stainless steel oil cap cover, £34 a bit of indulgence but i liked the look of it. I have to say it's very well made and i'll probably end up getting a couple of other pieces to brigh...
- Sat 23 Jun, 2012 11:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear view mirror question?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 185
Rear view mirror question?
I've been after an ///M oval rear view mirror for my Z or a little while and searched eBay etc for one and was eventually lucky enough this week to pick a brand new one up in its original box that someone had ordered in error :( It's the infared variety as is the existing mirror in my car. What I'd ...
Spotted
Nipped to waitrose in Broadheath altrincham tea time yesterday in the Z (in the rain got bored of waiting for summer). And there were two zeds parked up in the car park, an 02 plate 1.9 in metallic purplish colour, and a titanium silver 2.0 that only had the drivers seat, in the passenger seat space...
- Sat 16 Jun, 2012 06:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wind deflector thickness
- Replies: 6
- Views: 873
Re: Wind deflector thickness
[quote="Alfie"]Hi Alan. Lots of people have tried this. The most difficult thing is finding a method of cutting the Perspex without melting the edge, causing it to re-seal behind the blade. I find that whenever you remove the protective film that stops the surface from getting scratched th...
- Sun 10 Jun, 2012 19:49
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: New 61 registrations released today
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3177
Re: Re:
How much for EN61NES ? (engines) I'd give 20p for EN61AND !!! I bet those two go to DVLA auction, rather than on general sale. EN61AND went for £12k. Who'd want that on their p&j :twisted: :twisted: ? Probably bought by Jock McTavish just to keep it on retention :D . My mate was interested in t...
- Tue 05 Jun, 2012 19:34
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Shantybeater's S54 M Roadster
- Replies: 351
- Views: 81513
Re: Shantybeater's S54-BMWCar Mag+Xenon/Cruise Retrofit fini
Excellent job :D I replaced both my seat belt guides on my ///M seats before I fitted them, I did cheat a bit though and dispensed with the dreaded hog rings and went with zip ties instead :oops: Now they're in though they might have to come out again as the bushes are shot!!! Think I'll live with i...
- Sat 02 Jun, 2012 09:08
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Shantybeater's S54 M Roadster
- Replies: 351
- Views: 81513
Re: Shantybeater's S54-BMWCar Mag+Xenon/Cruise Retrofit fini
Is this not just an upgrade for the S54? Or is it available to all facelifted Z's etc
- Sat 19 May, 2012 16:58
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
So as promised i eventually got round to fitting the Strong Strut and the AC Schnitzer exhaust tips today. The strut was supplied with the extended fitting kit, which consisted of the 6 chromed dome nuts, 6 washers and the two black plastic blanks that cover the holes in the towers $30 (thankfully h...
- Sat 19 May, 2012 16:36
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
stunning work .............. I would love to get my hands on some of the stuff you got for it ....... Cheers, it's taken two years to get it to this point you just have to keep an eye out. Real credit to you!! great looking car, this is why i love Z3s such a good D.I.Y car with out breaking the ban...
- Fri 18 May, 2012 21:06
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
No unfortunately not, gutted really. I'd of loved to see all the fab z's together.peterandjenny wrote:Looks good, you going to silver stone ?
- Fri 18 May, 2012 20:43
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
- Replies: 103
- Views: 49214
Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Finally got round to picking up the bulb from the $tealers. So a quick fit and it was all in place, pushed the Becker in and waited until dusk :D http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd372/howorthj/P1010293.jpg http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd372/howorthj/P1010297.jpg http://i1216.photobucket.c...
- Tue 15 May, 2012 19:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: seat belt guides
- Replies: 4
- Views: 270
Re: seat belt guides
They are available here £17 each but don't forget when you order them they are different part numbers for left and right
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mod ... g=52&fg=10
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mod ... g=52&fg=10
- Sat 12 May, 2012 09:32
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: Sold
- Replies: 40
- Views: 15437
Re: Z4M progress journal
They really suit your car. Lovely deep dish