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by ('_')Z3
Tue 26 Mar, 2013 21:06
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Restoring Leather Handbrake & Gear Knob..
Replies: 11
Views: 6161

Re: Restoring Leather Handbrake & Gear Knob..

For the money I'd probably go new off eBay. There's a good selection of colour combos with stitching etc and as the others have said the quality is good too :D you'll just need some super glue
by ('_')Z3
Sun 24 Mar, 2013 17:20
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48958

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

shantybeater wrote:Wow fantastic work, good job
Cheers James, it's getting there. Looking at stainless steel exhausts at the mo, not sure whether to stick with twin pipes or go quad :oops:
by ('_')Z3
Sun 24 Mar, 2013 12:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Who else is fed up of this blooming weather..
Replies: 35
Views: 4944

Re: Who else is fed up of this blooming weather..

No snow where I live, not a flake :D but the car isn't on the road until next month :(
How are your tyres managing Tim?
by ('_')Z3
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 13:30
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED!! Seat belt Guides
Replies: 4
Views: 449

Re: WANTED!! Seat belt Guides

BladeRunner919 wrote:The plastic guides on the side of the seat? About £15 from a dealer.
Yep they are ^^^^^^^ If you order early enough they should be in the dealer the same day too :D PITA to fit though :(
by ('_')Z3
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 10:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's your private plate?
Replies: 82
Views: 8603

Re: What's your private plate?

Alfie wrote:Image

:D

I also have B19 PRD currently on retention.... (PRD being my real initials....obviously.)

A.

I agree with Boysie, that is pretty good :D
On pistonheads
A8 MWM

A 8MW M
by ('_')Z3
Tue 19 Mar, 2013 17:25
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 SEAT LIFT KITS PLEASE READ!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1686

Re: Z3 SEAT LIFT KITS PLEASE READ!!!!

No sign of mine :(
by ('_')Z3
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 17:04
Forum: Performance
Topic: 17" AC SCHNITZER TYPE 2 refurbishment (gen AC)
Replies: 14
Views: 3960

Re: 17" AC SCHNITZER TYPE 2 refurbishment (gen AC)

Did you get ACS 20mm spacers?
by ('_')Z3
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 16:42
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48958

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

Looking good Jon, I wouldn't be without the armrest now as it sits just at the right height to rest the elbow when cruising along :) and the gills can be a pain to remove which is down to the clip that is conveniently behind the bonnet hinge :lol: Had to replace the passenger side recently at the b...
by ('_')Z3
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 16:27
Forum: Performance
Topic: 17" AC SCHNITZER TYPE 2 refurbishment (gen AC)
Replies: 14
Views: 3960

Re: 17" AC SCHNITZER TYPE 2 refurbishment (gen AC)

I've got Bridgestone potenza on my current wheels, they'll be getting swapped over on to my ACS type3 racing next week. What's the offset on yours?
by ('_')Z3
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 16:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48958

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

Very nice work on the gills and that armrest looks amazing :bow When is it back on the road then? yes it looks fab :D ............ I want the gills I really really want :lol: :!: It's worth keeping an eye out for the gills they do come up at the right price every so often. Although at £169 new you ...
by ('_')Z3
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 16:20
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48958

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

Very nice work on the gills and that armrest looks amazing :bow When is it back on the road then? Cheers :) I'm really pleased with the armrest too, I put it in the car last night and it's the perfect height etc. The guy that did it is superb and has to take all the credit, all I did was cut out a ...
by ('_')Z3
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 16:00
Forum: Performance
Topic: 17" AC SCHNITZER TYPE 2 refurbishment (gen AC)
Replies: 14
Views: 3960

Re: 17" AC SCHNITZER TYPE 2 refurbishment (gen AC)

I'd keep the ACS too :D amazing what a spacer does to the look. What are you not happy about with the finish?
by ('_')Z3
Fri 15 Mar, 2013 19:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63284

Re: Hamann hardtops...

When I got my car (3yrs this month) I wanted a hardtop and found one in the right colour 10mins away in perfect condition. The bloke selling it said he'd throw in the fitting kit for free if I bought the roof ( don't think he realised the kits value :oops: and I didn't tell him as I bit his hand and...
by ('_')Z3
Fri 15 Mar, 2013 18:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63284

Re: Hamann hardtops...

There is no denying they are a nice looking piece of kit :D if you've got the money buy one but I think anyone that buys something car related as an investment is a brave man. I would anticipate the number of people willing to fork out £2k for a second hand roof when some people can't even sell ther...
by ('_')Z3
Fri 15 Mar, 2013 12:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63284

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Rough idea what it'll look like JT 8-) http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab225/cade37/null_zps1dc631f1.jpg Nice work Liam ^^^^^^^^ They do look really nice but if you only use your car for the six months of summer it seems an awful lot of money unless its burning a hole in your pocket :oops:
by ('_')Z3
Thu 14 Mar, 2013 18:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3m gills ?
Replies: 40
Views: 5750

Re: z3m gills ?

Zettiworld in Germany do new ///M gills, £169. They have a shop on eBay (German version)
by ('_')Z3
Thu 14 Mar, 2013 16:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3m gills ?
Replies: 40
Views: 5750

Re: Re:

#13... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/yalden/z3-a-4.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/yalden/z3-a-1.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/yalden/z3-a-3.jpg I've never seen a tonneau cover like the one in the photos here. Someone was selling one of these last year I think it wa...
by ('_')Z3
Wed 13 Mar, 2013 20:43
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48958

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

I handed over my MDF armrest too the upholstery guy a couple of weeks ago and told him there was no rush :( longest two weeks of my life :lol: In readiness for its returrn i'd started on the M8 allen key bolts. Two were the perfect length and two were too long :( So i set about shortening them http:...
by ('_')Z3
Mon 11 Mar, 2013 19:14
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: JOURNAL - Z3 Individual - Sold!
Replies: 266
Views: 78113

Re: JOURNAL - Z3 Individual - U/D 30/10 Performance BMW Arti

Sorry to hear you're selling such a lovely example. A bargain for someone in my opinion, really good mods done amazingly well. Good luck
by ('_')Z3
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 16:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411295

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Anyone comes across a set of these to fit 17" ACS...I'd be interested... :D http://imageshack.us/a/img248/7697/acinserts1298936806.jpg I've been wondering whether to get them for my 18" ACS type3 racing alloys too. But cant decide :oops: Partly whats puts me off is if they mark the alloys...
by ('_')Z3
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 16:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's your private plate?
Replies: 82
Views: 8603

Re: What's your private plate?

Tempted by this one.

Image


What do you think?
by ('_')Z3
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 14:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Raid air bag steering wheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1013

Re: Raid air bag steering wheel

Does anyone know if the Raid wheels fit facelift models with dual stage airbag? Wouldnt mind a change from the Midland Red wheel. Tim. Mines a facelifted Z and I've successfully fitted the raid. It really is dead simple, just make sure that you buy the adaptor from raid direct and you can't go wron...
by ('_')Z3
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 08:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Raid air bag steering wheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1013

Re: Raid air bag steering wheel

Same size. A lot of people have had their wheels retrimmed by a firm called 'royalsteeringwheels' who used to operate on eBay. You can either send yours or swap it but it takes about 3 weeks. You can have it thickened etc and is about £115. Try searching and you will find a thread and some examples :)
by ('_')Z3
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 20:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's your private plate?
Replies: 82
Views: 8603

Re: What's your private plate?

Got Y9 JRH on the daily driver and bought V9 JRH for the Z a couple of months ago from regtransfers. Paid the money but despite the seller being sent 5 transfer forms he's not returned any and doesn't answer the phone now either :head: Liked it because it the V and Y pretty similar looking. Regtrans...
by ('_')Z3
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 08:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Raid air bag steering wheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1013

Re: Raid air bag steering wheel

I've fitted one too, as has mike fishwick and a couple of others. eBay is your best bet unless you want to pay list price. Most retailers are German, if you buy the adaptor for the airbag and things it's truly a ten minute job. If you look on my progress thread you'll see mine there, or simply glanc...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 03 Mar, 2013 22:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: OEM Z3 luggage WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 313

Re: OEM Z3 luggage WANTED

Zettiworld.de have the oem soft case 89.99euros. I've seen them sell the hard case too before but can't see it now :( might be worth an email
by ('_')Z3
Tue 26 Feb, 2013 18:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411295

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Two new fixing bolts to fix the hardtop at the wind screen that I thought I'd lost, then found them this morning :head:
Also dropped the armrest at the upholsterer
by ('_')Z3
Sat 23 Feb, 2013 18:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zun sport Grill
Replies: 3
Views: 246

Re: Zun sport Grill

Cheers Tim, if you can have a look that would be great. If not I'll have to email Simon at JR.
Jon
by ('_')Z3
Sat 23 Feb, 2013 14:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zun sport Grill
Replies: 3
Views: 246

Zun sport Grill

I'm thinking of buying the zun sport grill for my Z Like this but the black version http://www.justroadster.com/mesh-air-intake-grilles/bmw-z3-2-0l-to-3-0l-convertible-lower-mesh-grille-1-piece-set-1996-to-2002.html But i don't want the 'zunsport' badge on it, does anyone have one and able to tell m...
by ('_')Z3
Sat 23 Feb, 2013 13:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: gear knob removal
Replies: 10
Views: 446

Re: gear knob removal

My AC Schnitzer Blackline knob, not cheap £180

Image

http://www.storm-motorwerks.com/interio ... _knobs_v1/

Or this one is popular about £60 and more weighty than the AC Schnitzer one
by ('_')Z3
Sat 23 Feb, 2013 11:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: gear knob removal
Replies: 10
Views: 446

Re: gear knob removal

Lower roof first, try straddling :oops: it but it does just pull off :D
by ('_')Z3
Fri 22 Feb, 2013 20:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whats it called? and where do I get one?
Replies: 20
Views: 1280

Re: Whats it called? and where do I get one?

^^^^^I'll put my laptop away now then :head: :roll: :lol:
by ('_')Z3
Fri 22 Feb, 2013 20:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whats it called? and where do I get one?
Replies: 20
Views: 1280

Re: Whats it called? and where do I get one?

Southernboy wrote:Link ??

Hmmm kinda difficult on my iPad :oops: type in 'z3 spoiler' and it's about the 20 down
by ('_')Z3
Fri 22 Feb, 2013 19:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whats it called? and where do I get one?
Replies: 20
Views: 1280

Re: Whats it called? and where do I get one?

Z3cade wrote:You want the Rieger spliter.. Rare tho

£129.69 for the Rieger splitter on eBay :D
by ('_')Z3
Wed 20 Feb, 2013 20:26
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48958

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

I got the chance to do a few jobs on the Z today that were nothing major just small things that needed doing but i'd put off. Firstly Dougw bonnet release, i didn't buy one last time but pm'd him about a year ago :oops: seeing if he had any? anyway the message sat in my outbox for all that time unti...
by ('_')Z3
Tue 19 Feb, 2013 21:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Few bits
Replies: 21
Views: 1816

Re: Few bits

Bonzo wrote:What the hell is a boomerang? (Apart from a stick that flies back to you when you throw it!)

They sit either side of the centre console, from the gear stick upto the centre air blower :D one each side, kind of boomerang shaped :D
by ('_')Z3
Tue 19 Feb, 2013 18:45
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Replies: 231
Views: 244181

Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Latest Mods (Feb 2013) Pa

It looks like a great job on the console :D did you manage to get the gaitor support to fit? Your alarm sounds like a nifty piece of kit. My daily drivers alarm has the opposite feature :head: press the key fob too long when locking it and all the windows go down :shock: WHY! A couple of times I've ...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 17 Feb, 2013 21:09
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Engine bay cleaning.
Replies: 18
Views: 3157

Re: Engine bay cleaning.

^^^^^^^^ Like new :oops:

Image

I use tyre shine on the black plastic parts, best just to keep on top of it.
by ('_')Z3
Sun 17 Feb, 2013 11:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Classic Car Mart
Replies: 8
Views: 551

Re: Classic Car Mart

I had an S2000 when they first came out and hated it, sold it for a mark up though as there was a long waiting list. I've never got on with Honda engines too revvy to get the vtech working, give me a straight 6 anytime (or a turbo for that matter) Having driven the S2000 also I kind of agree, just ...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 17 Feb, 2013 11:28
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Z3M's Replacement
Replies: 80
Views: 37136

Re: My Z3M's Replacement

My that cover does look a snug fit! Don't think I'd leave my bike there :roll:
All looking fab though :D
by ('_')Z3
Sat 16 Feb, 2013 20:27
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Which Z3?
Replies: 3
Views: 1189

Re: Which Z3?

TitanTim wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tG3Tx1e704

Must be a 1.9 facelift sport :lol:

Tim.

Sorry Tim on this occasion you're wrong :D it's defo a 2.0ltr :D :D :D
by ('_')Z3
Fri 15 Feb, 2013 19:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: i need these wheels in my life
Replies: 17
Views: 1684

Re: i need these wheels in my life

AC Schnitzer type IV racing
by ('_')Z3
Wed 13 Feb, 2013 21:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 M seats on eBay?
Replies: 13
Views: 776

Re: Z3 M seats on eBay?

£310 plus £50p+p
by ('_')Z3
Wed 13 Feb, 2013 21:01
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48958

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

Having bought my cup holder a couple of months ago i've been giving it a bit of thought as to how i would go about fitting the upholstered part :oops: I considered plywood for the lifting part but eventually plumped for good old MDF due to it remaining more stable in varying temps etc. I drew out my...
by ('_')Z3
Tue 12 Feb, 2013 23:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Armrest question?
Replies: 9
Views: 366

Re: Armrest question?

Only the hinge overhangs the rear of the cupholder and the hinge is covered in leather so that it is not visible but then there are holes in the leather for the screws to go through the hinge and into the cupholder itself. (The version from Southernboy is like this anyway). Hope this helps :thumb: ...
by ('_')Z3
Tue 12 Feb, 2013 20:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Armrest question?
Replies: 9
Views: 366

Re: Armrest question?

Only the hinge overhangs the rear of the cupholder and the hinge is covered in leather so that it is not visible but then there are holes in the leather for the screws to go through the hinge and into the cupholder itself. (The version from Southernboy is like this anyway). Hope this helps :thumb: ...
by ('_')Z3
Tue 12 Feb, 2013 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Armrest question?
Replies: 9
Views: 366

Armrest question?

Anyone with an armrest does the lifting upholstered part over hang the back of the cup holder? And the hinge screw underneath the upholstered part?
Cheers Jon
by ('_')Z3
Mon 04 Feb, 2013 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Arctic vs Titan
Replies: 9
Views: 1271

Re: Arctic vs Titan

I bought my titanium hardtop off a guy who had it fitted to an arctic silver car as he never realised there were two silvers :head:
You could tell, some angles looked worse than others.
by ('_')Z3
Sun 03 Feb, 2013 21:10
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Gookah's Z3 2.8 Progress
Replies: 104
Views: 49197

Re: Z3 2.8 Progress Journal

Looking really good :D My first standard red leather seats I used the German kit (can't quite remember the name :oops: ) and was impressed with that as well, but not cheap! When I got the ///M seats I decided to get the drivers bolster done professionally which to be honest was the same cost as the ...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 03 Feb, 2013 09:54
Forum: Performance
Topic: Air Induction Kit
Replies: 2
Views: 1042

Re: Air Induction Kit

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd372/howorthj/P1010315.jpg I have this fitted to my 2.0, which I think is the same layout as the 2.8 (it lists it as fitting both anyway). It makes a nicer sound and the engine breathes a bit better but performance wise I wouldn't hold your breath :shock: would ...