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by bertiejaffa
Tue 14 Jun, 2016 23:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window switches rewire
Replies: 9
Views: 1970

Re: Window switches rewire

why are you changing the window switches?
by bertiejaffa
Tue 14 Jun, 2016 23:41
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: hood fixing hole
Replies: 4
Views: 3548

Re: hood fixing hole

murray wrote:of course thanks for the reply
youre welcome - welcome to the forum... do you have any pics of the new pride and joy?
by bertiejaffa
Tue 14 Jun, 2016 23:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile
Replies: 95
Views: 23439

Re: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile

theres loads of work going on there - well done. anyone would be happier to buy this when its finished
by bertiejaffa
Tue 14 Jun, 2016 23:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 radio and petrol cap wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 1825

Re: Z3 radio and petrol cap wanted

Leadpipelouie wrote:Hi,
seal is split so pointless but thanks for the tip.
spursfan will have one as he has said - send him a pm (righthand side)
by bertiejaffa
Mon 13 Jun, 2016 19:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: hood fixing hole
Replies: 4
Views: 3548

Re: hood fixing hole

I think you are referring to the bolt holes for the optional hardtop
by bertiejaffa
Mon 13 Jun, 2016 18:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New member!
Replies: 10
Views: 2059

Re: New member!

I would be tempted to cut the sheath away and check the wires visibly
by bertiejaffa
Sun 12 Jun, 2016 20:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh
Replies: 61
Views: 27082

Re: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh

Red is less popular and so not usually a colour that they have in stock like black and blue so they have to order it specially in most cases which puts the cost up
by bertiejaffa
Sun 12 Jun, 2016 14:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh
Replies: 61
Views: 27082

Re: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh

better to reuse an old thread.... So I have been thinking for a while that my roof is starting to look tired, anyway over the weekend I noticed that my rear screen has finally succumbed and developed a small split. Having seen all the posts over the past few years I have narrowed it down to the foll...
by bertiejaffa
Sun 12 Jun, 2016 11:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750
Replies: 22
Views: 6111

Re: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750

Seriously your price is way out - you should be looking for double your price at least
by bertiejaffa
Sun 12 Jun, 2016 11:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: CD/Radio problems
Replies: 3
Views: 1239

Re: CD/Radio problems

Under the hump there is usually also a factory fitted amp. There should also be the original multi prong connector for the cd changer but it will be useless considering the aftermarket Headunit. My advise is buy a new head unit that plays BT AUDIO and put your music on your phone (or iPod). The othe...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 11 Jun, 2016 23:02
Forum: Performance
Topic: TYRESONTHEDRIVE - Recommended
Replies: 0
Views: 3724

TYRESONTHEDRIVE - Recommended

HI, Just to let you know I have just bought 4 new Pirelli PZERO's for my Z3M from tyresonthedrive.com and I have to recommend them. I checked their prices against Camskill and Tyreleader and when you added on £10 a corner for fitting they were identical, however, they come to you and at the moment t...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 11 Jun, 2016 22:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear wings. Different sizes?
Replies: 15
Views: 3390

Re: Rear wings. Different sizes?

That wheel arch on the lower car is definitely not the right wing for that car.
by bertiejaffa
Sat 11 Jun, 2016 22:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411107

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

4 new perilli tyres from TYRESONTHEDRIVE. superb service and the same price as Camskill / Tyre leader when you add fitting but they are currently offering 0% finance for 12 months. Can't recommend them enough!! (look forward to the "new tyre" syndrome to wear off though - currently driving...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 11 Jun, 2016 22:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51 pla
Replies: 120
Views: 26215

Re: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51

As I said before... If you walked up to them with a cheque you wouldn't be able to drive the car away until its cleared... I still see no reason why it should be different the other way around...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 11 Jun, 2016 22:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750
Replies: 22
Views: 6111

Re: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750

Judging by a current post on here you need to up the price by about 8-9k
by bertiejaffa
Fri 10 Jun, 2016 13:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51 pla
Replies: 120
Views: 26215

Re: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51

All, The car has been sold to Sytner BMW (based in Leicester I believe). My father accepted an offer of £8500 which we thought was a fair price. The car needs a couple of small rust patches on the bottom of the front wings sorted and would benefit from a service. The car is currently still sat in m...
by bertiejaffa
Wed 08 Jun, 2016 17:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New member!
Replies: 10
Views: 2059

Re: New member!

Welcome, nice wheels...

Never heard of the ECU having to be changed to cure the airbag light - one to watch out for.
by bertiejaffa
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 21:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3 Bentley Manual - Like New
Replies: 16
Views: 11537

Re: For Sale: Z3 Bentley Manual - Like New

Guess it depends which engine you have as to which book version you want/need... This is mine:

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by bertiejaffa
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 21:23
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: HOW MANY Z3M ROADSTERS LEFT?
Replies: 12
Views: 11334

Re: HOW MANY ROADSTERS LEFT?

curiously in Q2 / 2014 there were 527 :?
by bertiejaffa
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 21:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Spare part required.
Replies: 5
Views: 2277

Re: Spare part required.

Robert T wrote:
bertiejaffa wrote:Send a PM to spursfaninacoupe who might be able to help.
I don't think Andy breaks many Z1's. :wink:

Cheers R.
Doh lol :head:
by bertiejaffa
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 21:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pre-facelift seats in facelift car
Replies: 10
Views: 2334

Re: Pre-facelift seats in facelift car

Maybe spurs fan has a Z3 he is about to scrap and can cut the connectors off for you? Still means splicing into the wiring though I guess to fit the new connectors. but it might be a neater job and make future removal of the seats easier?
by bertiejaffa
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 21:04
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: HOW MANY Z3M ROADSTERS LEFT?
Replies: 12
Views: 11334

Re: HOW MANY ROADSTERS LEFT?

I reckon it is probably about right to be honest. They are beasts of things, and think about how many Z3's there are out there, infact on this site, with Z3M mirrors or seats... they had to come from somewhere. I have also read somewhere that of the 73 S54's made there are 67 of those remaining, mea...
by bertiejaffa
Mon 06 Jun, 2016 21:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight Query
Replies: 13
Views: 1964

Re: Headlight Query

I'm going to le man's 24hr next week ,re lights last time I went I just got some head light adjustable stickers from my local car shop or AA ,RAC they block the head lights from blinding others when abroad, lot cheeper than new lights, don't know how long you can use them for peter2b I would suspec...
by bertiejaffa
Mon 06 Jun, 2016 21:41
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Spare part required.
Replies: 5
Views: 2277

Re: Spare part required.

Send a PM to spursfaninacoupe who might be able to help.
by bertiejaffa
Mon 06 Jun, 2016 21:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pre-facelift seats in facelift car
Replies: 10
Views: 2334

Re: Pre-facelift seats in facelift car

Have a look at the wiring diagrams. I have a set of both in my garage as I was considering putting preface lift seats in my old (facelift) 2.0l. The connectors are different but it is pretty easy to figure out which wires to join to which.

Not all facelifts have heated seats btw
by bertiejaffa
Mon 06 Jun, 2016 21:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 starting probelms
Replies: 11
Views: 2398

Re: Z3 starting probelms

I noticed that the slight cone shape of the terminal on my battery can force the connector upwards as you tighten it sometimes which probably then results in the fraction of movement that results in this issue. When I discovered my problem I put half a paper clip between the terminal and the connect...
by bertiejaffa
Mon 06 Jun, 2016 21:30
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: deni2s Z3
Replies: 111
Views: 55635

Re: deni2s Z3

That looks very impressive !!
by bertiejaffa
Mon 06 Jun, 2016 21:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine rattle oil pump?
Replies: 16
Views: 4212

Re: Engine rattle oil pump?

Oh, I was afraid it might be vanos. I thought though that typically, this affected cold start, loss of low down power, hiccups in exceleration and a constant noise irrespective of engine temperature. However, I guess that this is worst case and mine is the beginnings of Vanos failure? There is a fi...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 04 Jun, 2016 19:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 starting probelms
Replies: 11
Views: 2398

Re: Z3 starting probelms

mine was the same as mentioned. loose connector on the battery neg terminal.
by bertiejaffa
Fri 03 Jun, 2016 11:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A happy owner.
Replies: 9
Views: 2574

Re: A happy owner.

tramlining is generally just a requirement to change the tyres.
by bertiejaffa
Fri 03 Jun, 2016 10:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zed fuel economy
Replies: 17
Views: 4171

Re: Zed fuel economy

I recently got 24 mpg out of my M on the DTEC challange... that was the average over 2800 miles !! It was very spirited.

FYI... A5 quattro - 35-40 mpg. 911 - 29-40 mpg
by bertiejaffa
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 10:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: .net Z3 /Z4 "HELP CENTERS" ??
Replies: 13
Views: 2615

Re: .net Z3 /Z4 "HELP CENTERS" ??

I like the idea... I can't do a lot but happy to be a point of contact for Manchester
by bertiejaffa
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 10:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got my new second Z3 today
Replies: 19
Views: 3406

Re: Got my new second Z3 today

Never heard that noise before on either of my Zs, personally if the car works fine apart from that I would disconnect the siren
by bertiejaffa
Tue 31 May, 2016 18:10
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE - 2010 Z4 2.5 23i M Sport Sdrive.
Replies: 11
Views: 2315

Re: FOR SALE - 2010 Z4 2.5 23i M Sport Sdrive.

seasurfer wrote:I could always take the porche and audi off you :D

ok, I'll throw in the M and my motorbike too as a sweetener :lol:
by bertiejaffa
Tue 31 May, 2016 14:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE - 2010 Z4 2.5 23i M Sport Sdrive.
Replies: 11
Views: 2315

Re: FOR SALE - 2010 Z4 2.5 23i M Sport Sdrive.

I see you finally made the decision... good luck with the sale - If I had £11k !!
by bertiejaffa
Tue 31 May, 2016 14:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine rattle oil pump?
Replies: 16
Views: 4212

Re: Engine rattle oil pump?

It sounds very similar to other videos I have seen recently where the Engine is suffering the vanos growl... I'm sure someone will be along shortly to confirm their thoughts.

EDIT: this is the thread I was watching

https://zroadster.org/threads/s50-vanos.8780/
by bertiejaffa
Tue 31 May, 2016 14:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 3.0 FOR SALE
Replies: 25
Views: 6741

Re: BMW Z3 3.0 FOR SALE

How are the new shoes? I am just about to buy 2 new ones for the rear.
by bertiejaffa
Mon 30 May, 2016 16:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clutch slipping?
Replies: 6
Views: 1467

Re: Clutch slipping?

HI, it does sound like it could be the clutch slipping. It was like that on our Kia a couple of years ago, slipping occasionally, not every time and resulting in the revs rising after gear changes. It kept working for about 12 months but slowly got more and more often.
by bertiejaffa
Sat 28 May, 2016 09:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Petrol Cap Stuck On
Replies: 7
Views: 3080

Re: Petrol Cap Stuck On

My M uses the key - I find you have to hold the cap with one hand and turn the key with the other, otherwise the cap will just rotate with the key. Once you feel the lock disengage then the cap rotates a further half a turn to come off. The same process is required in reverse to put the cap back on ...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 28 May, 2016 09:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 3.0 FOR SALE
Replies: 25
Views: 6741

Re: BMW Z3 3.0 FOR SALE

Personally I think the price is fine - there are not a lot of 3.0l out there, and I actually like the colour scheme. Don't worry about the mileage, as long as you have all receipts and service history, not necessarily BMW either, good Indi or even home servicing is fine as long as it's well document...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 28 May, 2016 08:47
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Z4 coupe
Replies: 5
Views: 2519

Re: Z4 coupe

There was a lovely black one parked out side my fave pub (the wharf) in castlefield last night. Actually made me forget to look at the women lol
by bertiejaffa
Wed 25 May, 2016 23:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How much do you like your Z3
Replies: 103
Views: 82614

Re: How much do you like your Z3

Thanks BertieJ. I would be very surprised if anyone who has owned and / or driven a Z3 would be able to find any real fault with them: it is truly a remarkable car and I have to admit I'm hopelessly in love with mine! Hi Bin. The only real downside across the Z3 range was the total inability to adj...
by bertiejaffa
Wed 25 May, 2016 20:02
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: DTEC 2016 - w/ Video
Replies: 67
Views: 28871

Re: DTEC 2016 - w/ Video

Superb pics Deano, bringing back even more happy memories of great roads and great friends. :cheers
by bertiejaffa
Tue 24 May, 2016 20:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How much do you like your Z3
Replies: 103
Views: 82614

Re: How much do you like your Z3

Some fantastic words and comments that I am sure lots of people will agree with... They are fantastic cars when you "drive them like you stole them".. I never rely on any of the so-called 'driver aids' as they are far from infallible. I firmly believe the overall standard of driving decrea...
by bertiejaffa
Tue 24 May, 2016 15:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB Cigarette lighter plug
Replies: 6
Views: 1610

Re: WTB Cigarette lighter plug

I have one if Andy doesn't
by bertiejaffa
Tue 24 May, 2016 15:32
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: DTEC 2016 - w/ Video
Replies: 67
Views: 28871

Re: DTEC 2016 - w/ Video

Brian H wrote:Great Picture, Its what the cars were made for, stone-chips in the bumpers etc. are temporary and can be painted but the memories last forever :)

Couldn't have put it better myself !! :cheers
by bertiejaffa
Mon 23 May, 2016 20:26
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: DTEC 2016 - w/ Video
Replies: 67
Views: 28871

Re: DTEC 2016 - w/ Video

I didn't realise that was a county (not London)... but as you say we did it on the way home.... :wink: