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g8jka

They are a pain to clean but look great when they are. Before you fit them (I presume they are new?) make sure you seal them with a good quality sealant and probably a couple of coats. Poorboys wheel sealant is ok but doesn't last that long or use something like Collinite 476 or FK100P (I think that...

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Thanks mate, looks straight forward.

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Thanks, I think I've seen the 2 nuts/bolts your on about but wasn't sure how to get at them as only had a quick look. The rest off the removal looks pretty straight forward although I need to swap the locks over on the drivers door.

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Anyone know the easiest way to remove the doors? Does all the wiring need to be disconnected inside the door itself or can you disconnect it from under the footwell somewhere? It would be easier to access connections inside the footwell I presume and feed them through rather then get it all from out...

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Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. It all depends on how bad the ones on my new zed are as they have had a dodgy repair in the past, but its not on the road yet and I don't know if and how bad it leaks so I don't know how quickly I might need some!

g8jka

If it's an OEM window you might want to consider cutting your losses and selling only that for probably not far short of your latest asking price if you put it on ebay. Changing whole roofs doesn't seem to be something people tackle much (I guess they have new budget roof skins fitted instead) whic...

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I won the bidding on the 1.9 with hardtop, just arranging collection/payment, I'm wanting the hardtop off it and will move the car on, hopefully end up with the hardtop for free :D Even if you let the car go for a grand to someone else which would be a steal, you have a hardtop and fitting kit for ...

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It's a good way of getting parts you need now by buying a breaker or non runner and taking the parts you want off it and then repairing to sell it on. If you get the right deal it works out a much cheaper way of getting the parts, it just means the initial outlay will be more and it may take time to...

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Not sure about the bright look of the bolts. May replace with black ones. But it took me long enough finding exactly the right size for the bolts and bolt clips as it was regardless of colour! http://learmouth.com/robert/Z3/FullSizeRender%20(5).jpg Did you go directly to BMW for the bolts or are th...

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I saw the silver one and thought it would be a decent breaker with clear lights, sports seat etc. And I was watching the 2.0 to see what it went for as mine will soon be up for sale and I wanted to see what they are fetching so mine can be priced accordingly. This 1.9 would have worked out a cheap c...

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Thanks for the replies, I could only find the one for the actuator in the knowledgebase and that is not what I need. Its the actual barrels the key is inserted into that I need. Hopefully all will be straight forward.

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Does anybody know how easy/hard it is to swap the drivers door and boot locks? I am replacing both these panels and want to retain the old locks so the keys still match up and would like to know if its a big job and if anyone has any instructions on how to do it? The boot looks relatively simple wit...

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Someone on pistonheads is using all of your details in this advert to try and scam buyers, I suggest you report it somehow.

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Really don't understand people like that!

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gookah wrote:My names not down,
does that mean I'm not allowed in?

Yes, he already has a shed in his garden and doesn't need another

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This one looks pretty good, just high mileage but looks a decent breaker. Sports seats, roll hoops etc You sir are a bit of a hero especially as I'm in Swindon and so is the car by the looks of it. Lets hope I get it - just texted him at 11 o'clock at night :shock: I immediately thought of you when...

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This one looks pretty good, just high mileage but looks a decent breaker. Sports seats, roll hoops etc

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Well its been a great 6 years with this lovely little zed and it has give me some great fun and also memories. It's been a fantastic car over the years and never given me any major problems along the way and I've had so much fun tinkering with it, modding it and keeping it serviced and maintained. A...

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bertiejaffa wrote:His work is great and for 395 its a no brainer

Has the price gone upto £395 now? Mine cost £325 a few years ago, but still that is very cheap for the quality and workmanship.

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Oh yes....I got some at last.....: https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7165/27732075123_efed699118_k.jpg Yalden got some too.... Job lot? I'm fitting a set of standard hoops now as they seem to be rarer than these nowadays. There's that many Schnitzer hoops about they are probably worth peanuts... I'm no...

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More spare panels :oops: and a passenger door actuator from Andy (thanks mate) http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/g8jka/BMW%20Z3/4751720E-B9B0-4507-B000-91A0A0819E4C_zpsu1phdibi.jpg Need to clean them up yet but they look very good on first glance, certainly better than whats on my zed at the m...

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So the zed has been back on the road now since June 1st and I've loved every minute of being back in it after so many months without it. I have done a few more things to it this year and a few at the end of last year. I got a bit bored of the carbon fibre additions made to the interior and after see...

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Just changed mine at the weekend, date stamped on it was 2007 so it was overdue a new one!

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They do seem to be more effective than the OEM ones though and you don't lose the ability to see through the rear view mirror when fitted. Although you do lose the option of opening the top cubby box. Also they are the only option you have if you have schnitzer or aftermarket hoops fitted.

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When we made mine I'm pretty sure it was 6mm thick. I also used tinted perspex for a change.

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mrscalex wrote:In fact if anyone has a nice set of black Sport seats and door cards they'd like to sell me for a reasonable consideration please PM me.

Pair of facelift sports seats for sale here at £375 over on zroadster.org from Andy, spurs fan in a coupe

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No mine was also £125 plus a refundable deposit of £100 if you go for the exchange option so you don't have to send him your original wheel. Be aware that the new wheel won't come with the plastic tabs, mine are wrapped in carbon fibre so if you want a colour change you will either have to wrap or s...

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This is mine, had it double padded, with perforated leather at the sides and smooth nappa top and bottom finished off with silver stitching to match the colour of the car and my carbon dash. This is probably one of the best mods I have done and it really improves the driving experience and feels muc...

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Easiest way is to cover the front end in cling film after you have cleaned it, drive to the show and then remove to reveal a freshly cleaned front end underneath

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Some new LED sidelight bulbs and a stainless steel backbox.

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When I purchased my 2.0 it had the same problem, airbag light was on and we couldn't read the airbag ECU. Took me a while to find a second hand one with the same number but after swapping it over the airbag ECU was able to be read straight away and we could clear the light. Nice looking zed by the w...

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Yes, there's about 20 going from over on .org and I think yocky had some spare passes if your interested for the stand. Otherwise you can turn up and pay on the day but won't be able to display your car. Here's the thread.

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Oil filter, fuel filter, pressed metal plates, new tyres fitted and summer wheels back on the car.

Taxed and insured after being sorned and being unable to drive for 6 months, great to be back on the road again

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Very similar problems to mine, hit the brake pedal and the brakes locked up, pedal vibrated and a strange buzzing noise happened like the ABS was trying to work. Diagnosed as a faulty pump so fitted a second hand unit with the same part number which partially fixed it. Only thing was the traction c...

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Very similar problems to mine, hit the brake pedal and the brakes locked up, pedal vibrated and a strange buzzing noise happened like the ABS was trying to work. Diagnosed as a faulty pump so fitted a second hand unit with the same part number which partially fixed it. Only thing was the traction co...

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Yes, style 78 as above and should be 7.5 fronts and 8.5 rears. Front tyres are normally 225/45/17 and rear tyres 245/40/17. You will find the rim specs on the face of the wheel.

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Personally if my car was in show condition and I wanted to keep it original and mint it would go into BMW. I don't think £400 is that bad considering the cost of a genuine screen and the price they charge for labour and especially compared to the thousands they charge to supply and fit a genuine roof.

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mrscalex wrote:The seats, tail lamps, 3rd brake lights, door cards and rear trim/box/roll loops are removed but that seems to be about it.

Don't forget you need a pair of wing mirrors also

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Been in an accident before and down as a CAT C and has been fitted with a 1.9 front bumper instead of the wide mouth 6 cylinder bumper. Worth a look for the price, doesn't look bad on the pics.

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My ABS unit gave up so we swapped it for a second hand unit with the same part number, think it was around 40 quid if I remember. We didn't code it at first as it seemed to work fine and you could use the switch to turn it on and off, but it never used to flash as it should when the car was wheel sp...

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Wow, that's some great work your doing it's going to look amazing when finished. I'm thinking of a colour change on the centre console and quite like the brushed steel look but think I'd go with silver again. Nice work on the gauges as well. Are you selling the ///M carpet pieces by any chance? :lol:

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bertiejaffa wrote:Little tin of airfix Ferrari red paint (Southernboy will know what for...)

Painting the needles on the dials maybe?

New headlight bulbs for me, plus a mount which will need to be modified to fit my new dashcam and a couple of new tyres about a week ago.

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So this year hasn't been the best so far as I was in hospital from the start of January with a very serious illness, only being discharged a couple of week ago despite not being back to full fitness. Fortunately the zed was not neglected and spent the duration tucked away in Gookah's garage, apart f...

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I have a genuine 5 speed ///M one finished in matt chrome and leather which is in excellent condition. I'd let it go for £40 including postage if your interested.

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Sorry I just couldn't cope looking at the picture of it upside down anymore, my OCD was driving me mad. I have seen them and like you say they are expensive, that's why I originally went for one in the sump but the housing is definitely the best place for them. Any news on the Hamaan top have you go...

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That's the wiring guide I used when I fitted my ///M console and you did a good thing getting an originally wiring loom as it should be straight forward now. Where is your sensor for the oil temperature? I fitted mine in the sump but have never been sure if it gives the correct reading it will be in...

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One of my favourite zeds, its going to look great on the new wheels and its surprising how much more modern a zed can look just by de-tangoing. Did you cover the indicators in the headlights with a tint?

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I wouldn't worry too much about the heated rear window. I've never needed it when my top was fitted. I could probably make my own loom for the heated window, looks like a simple loom with basic plugs. Picking up the hardtop tomorrow, going to be interesting with no rear fixing brackets, lots of cab...

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peter2b wrote:just went to Shrewsbury BMW garage ordered new bulb for the heater knob and a light switch £59 not in stock, they had only sold 1 bulb since they opened
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I'm pretty sure that was me who had the said bulb from there

g8jka

Definitely up there with my favourite zeds on the forum, looks stunning

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