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by deni2s
Tue 09 Feb, 2016 17:42
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

I would just buy new black door handle it shouldn't be expensive. You'd like to think so.... £84 +VAT from BMW for just the handle and it's very difficult to get a breaker to split one from a door card- which would cost me £60 +shipping :cry: Which side do you need? I have one spare used RHD passen...
by deni2s
Tue 09 Feb, 2016 09:24
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

I would just buy new black door handle it shouldn't be expensive.
by deni2s
Mon 08 Feb, 2016 15:09
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Great to see that you already sorted most things :)
by deni2s
Sat 06 Feb, 2016 19:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Job lot...or split?
Replies: 3
Views: 1345

Re: Job lot...or split?

Separate as probably interested in windbreaker ;)
by deni2s
Sat 06 Feb, 2016 09:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: CEL just came on. Any ideas?
Replies: 15
Views: 2795

Re: CEL just came on. Any ideas?

Could be bad o2 sensors or anything else. Read the error codes, that's the only way to diagnose without useless speculations.
by deni2s
Sat 06 Feb, 2016 09:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Questions about roof headlining and seat bases
Replies: 10
Views: 2381

Re: Questions about roof headlining and seat bases

I have seat motors for sale if interested. I have a pair of standard tanin red seats which I plan to part out, as selling them as whole might be difficult (heavy and bulky). how much for the red seats please? Sent from my iPhone I am located in Riga, Latvia, so probably you don't want to ship them ...
by deni2s
Tue 02 Feb, 2016 19:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tuning the 3.0i
Replies: 27
Views: 4587

Re: Tuning the 3.0i

If you have intake sensor issues this will be present either with or without a re-map, the age of our cars means items like this will need to be replaced. He is talking about problems caused by high flow intake filter, not a re-map. Those "sport" intake filters usually need some filter oi...
by deni2s
Tue 02 Feb, 2016 15:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63270

Re: Hamann hardtops...

First is part #, second - probably should be serial number, but looks like it's repeating.
by deni2s
Tue 02 Feb, 2016 12:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63270

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Yalden, what's the serial number on yours?
by deni2s
Mon 01 Feb, 2016 08:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?
Replies: 8
Views: 2196

Re: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?

Sounds like a great project - I don't think I've ever seen an early car in yellow. Is it an original colour? No, it's not. Was painted yellow from gray by one of previous owners. I don't even know what yellow that is, don't think that's dakar yellow, looks brighter. I needed some winter beater and ...
by deni2s
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 22:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?
Replies: 8
Views: 2196

Re: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?

692DPG wrote:You seem to be building a collection - how long have you had the yellow US spec car?
Since November. It's in not the best condition, but technically drives well and engine works. Lots of small things are missing or need some hand.
by deni2s
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 21:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?
Replies: 8
Views: 2196

Re: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?

It is worth more than 5000 to anyone who knows z3 (m seats, m mirrors, wheels, m console, condition, 2.8), the bad thing is that everyone who knows z3, usually already has one ;)

So best way to get more money - sell additional parts separately and car with stock parts - separately.
by deni2s
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 18:42
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

So you want to say that waterproofing roof improves something? I am wondering because I have 19 years old roof and I tried to waterproof it just once but didn't see any point in doing it as my roof is not leaking with or without protection. And it's on both 19 years old cars. Roof is so old that it ...
by deni2s
Sat 30 Jan, 2016 22:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 923

Re: Wheels

Boosh wrote:- Must be a pain to clean
Use pressure washer.
by deni2s
Sat 30 Jan, 2016 22:40
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Re: Bert's 1st Zed Journal - 1999 2.0l facelift
Replies: 52
Views: 41360

Re: Bert's Journal - 1999 2.0l facelift

That's really funny :) Today I was checking the same place on the car - found out that the car is missing aerial base and aerial is not connected to the wire at all :( And I was wondering why reception was so poor.
by deni2s
Sat 30 Jan, 2016 00:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M50 manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 3509

Re: M50 manifold

Bonzo wrote: you please elaborate as to what 'headers' are old boy?
exhaust manifold
by deni2s
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 15:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M50 manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 3509

Re: M50 manifold

Better spend your money on suspension upgrades first, that's the best for long term ;) After installing m50, you might want to move rev limiter higher (probably vanos engage point too), and using high revs reduces engine life. Good thing is that m52 is very strong engine.
by deni2s
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 09:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M50 manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 3509

Re: M50 manifold

In tuning don't look at hp numbers, look at torque curve. hp is not so important, because it's just torque multiplied by rpm. m50 manifold just shifts the torque from low rpm to high rpm. If you want improve torque in full rpm range I would advise to upgrade headers (get long ones with equal length)...
by deni2s
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 08:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M50 manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 3509

Re: M50 manifold

Large bore throttle body is not necessary, I would even advise against it. I have alpina manifold, which is slightly better than m50 mani (but much more expensive), and I have stock throttle. Large bore throttle has it's own issues as sticking and other things, if you like to investigate on internet...
by deni2s
Thu 28 Jan, 2016 21:17
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Those breaks don't look good. Good thing that rear breaks are not so important as the ones in front. I had another surprise when I got the car with a spacer on one wheel. Found out that some part on one side was from narrow z3, so spacer compensated the difference :/ I found out just yesterday that ...
by deni2s
Thu 28 Jan, 2016 13:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: leaking soft top
Replies: 7
Views: 2645

Re: leaking soft top

bertiejaffa wrote:x2 for tent waterproofer - many people talk about expensive Auto waterprrofing - I've always just gone for a large spray can of tent proofing from a camping shop and it works brilliantly
idk, but not using any waterpoofer at all works brilliantly for me for about 7 years of owning my roadster...
by deni2s
Thu 28 Jan, 2016 00:29
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Wookee wrote:Lots of wind and rain yesterday and everything looks to have stayed dry apart from a few spots on the seats that are in random places and I think were forced through gaps by the strong wind.
Maybe you need to adjust door window - http://test2013.z3-forum.de/forum/downl ... php?id=649
by deni2s
Wed 27 Jan, 2016 21:33
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Keep us informed :)
I like this thread, it's nice to get the feedback and also see the progress :)
by deni2s
Mon 25 Jan, 2016 15:15
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

"moisture collection pillow thing" - :D :D :D When I tried to remove water from leaked car's floor, I took out around 3-5 L just with sponge from one side (still waiting for summer to dry it out completely), that pillow thing will not help for sure :D If you have an opportunity I would rec...
by deni2s
Mon 25 Jan, 2016 10:49
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

In today's chuckle moment I thought I'd drop the spare wheel cradle to have a look at the spare and see if it needed replacing. First thing I noticed was what an ingenious system Mr BMW has come up with and it was still working well even though the cradle was very rusty. This is (was) my spare whee...
by deni2s
Mon 25 Jan, 2016 10:43
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

I'm hoping this will sort my skittish rear end. If that happens and my ABS works then that will be the rear sorted. :D . I've gone for OEM parts for now as I have to have a starting point before trying any improvements. A fair bit of this has been paid for with the sale of some car bits on eBay. :c...
by deni2s
Mon 25 Jan, 2016 10:39
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Wookee wrote:The parcelshelf was a bit wet from the heavy condensation on the inside of the rear window. Not really sure how top solve that one :shrug
Probably you need to dry the floor under the seats to get rid of heavy condensation.
by deni2s
Thu 21 Jan, 2016 08:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Questions about roof headlining and seat bases
Replies: 10
Views: 2381

Re: Questions about roof headlining and seat bases

I have seat motors for sale if interested. I have a pair of standard tanin red seats which I plan to part out, as selling them as whole might be difficult (heavy and bulky).
by deni2s
Sat 16 Jan, 2016 22:26
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Oh, I see. I have the same flaking on one of the cars I acquired recently and it had serious typical a-pilar leak problem (and puddle under the seats). Looks like oxidation. I used some black touch-up paint as quick fix. (Garage queen is my other z3.) I know a lady who used nails lacquer instead of ...
by deni2s
Fri 15 Jan, 2016 13:27
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

There are signs at both A pillar corners of previous leaking with the paint flaking away, but they have never been any signs of moisture currently. I think I know what are you talking about, I think the primary cause of paint flaking away (actually that is some vinyl tape on windscreen surround) is...
by deni2s
Wed 13 Jan, 2016 22:07
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

+1 about the puddle under the carpet. The material here is like sponge, I think you will want to remove the seats on hot summer weekend and let it dry for a few days.
by deni2s
Wed 13 Jan, 2016 21:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: leaking soft top
Replies: 7
Views: 2645

Re: leaking soft top

Search for famous "A-pilar leak".
by deni2s
Wed 13 Jan, 2016 21:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: K&N Air Filters oppinions please
Replies: 5
Views: 1461

Re: K&N Air Filters oppinions please

BladeRunner919 wrote:Neither. Unless you have any evidence to show that the engine can draw in more air than the filter can pass, you'll just be wasting money.
This. On positive side your engine sound will improve on higher revs.
by deni2s
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 20:35
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Tried to check what happens on my car, but with hardtop installed there is nothing visible at all. And it's winter and snow outside, so sorry. Try to ask at bimmerforums.com, there is a lot of knowledge around :)
by deni2s
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 16:21
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

bertiejaffa wrote:Not sure if that would allow water to enter though if it was missing?
Not so sure about it. I had it missing on one car for years and boot lid was always dry. Now I have one missing on the other car, will try to check now (I have hardtop fitted no sure if I will get there).
by deni2s
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 15:44
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Do you have any idea what fills up the little triangle thing behind the shoulder of the seat? I can't see that being down to the roof seal? Which one ? is it the picture about 3 posts up? If so I cant quite picture where that is in the car My guess is in the area of hard top fittings? Bottom right ...
by deni2s
Mon 11 Jan, 2016 13:36
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Re the 2nd air pump that goes quiet after start up, if I remember rightly these were fitted for the US market only for emissions purposes and not needed in the UK - they can be deleted -Gookah had a thread on it somewhere. I am also interested in this, I could remove secondary air pump on my us spe...
by deni2s
Mon 11 Jan, 2016 11:17
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

I think it's time to read the error codes.
by deni2s
Sat 09 Jan, 2016 20:08
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

You checked common z3 leak source on a-pilars right? Water on the seats usually is from that. You might have some bulbs burned out in your dashboard. And I think you can check for ABS and other modules through diagnostic cable with INPA. According to the book BMW Z Cars ABS on 1.8 was optional. Didn...
by deni2s
Fri 08 Jan, 2016 08:42
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

I've sorted out the FTDI driver and wiped all the INPA stuff from the disk and went back to look for the software that I originally downloaded....and the link has gone!! :head: So now I have a working cable and no software....sigh... Try this: LINK REMOVED Mod Edit: This link has been removed as it...
by deni2s
Tue 05 Jan, 2016 19:45
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

First of all, you need correct driver for your USB FTDI cable. Take version 2.10.00 from http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm, don't take latest 2.12.00 - they have protection against non-genuine FT232RL chips. I wouldn't use software from cd which came with cable, usually it's very outdated. In...
by deni2s
Mon 04 Jan, 2016 10:53
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Drain hole is in rubber bit.

Regarding mileage - if you think you are running too rich, it might be lambdas but if lambdas are ok, that might be some leak on exhaust side before the lambdas. You get air in, lambda thinks you are running too lean and makes AFR richer.
by deni2s
Thu 31 Dec, 2015 16:54
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

Read the errors from ECU, that should give you a clue if your lambda sensors need to be changed and if there are other problems. I would highly recommend to get some OBD2 cable and OBD2 to 20pin connector. So you can use it together with your laptop and use INPA and other diagnostic and tuning softw...
by deni2s
Thu 31 Dec, 2015 16:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 rhd facelift headlights with clear side markers
Replies: 2
Views: 1184

Re: z3 rhd facelift headlights with clear side markers

"Cheap amber lens headlights" usually are from pre-facelift without chrome rings, with broken tabs and foggy. Funny that full headlight assembly are at the same price as lenses, IMHO they are still overpriced. If I wouldn't have clear lenses, I would just remove amber lenses and leave it s...
by deni2s
Wed 30 Dec, 2015 09:01
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

by deni2s
Tue 29 Dec, 2015 15:20
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

About the bulbs in the pod, that might be ok, that some are not present, but make sure that there are all the needed ones. Some clues you can find here: http://www.diagnostic-world.com/pages/z3_dash_warning_lights_206208.cfm (z3 doesn't have roll bar protection system, so that bulb is not needed, an...
by deni2s
Tue 29 Dec, 2015 15:14
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

And finally for today- has anyone fitted a USB socket in any of these blanks? Is there wiring present behind them? https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5767/23417632134_64d9abdafd.jpg IMG_2526 http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1976730-DIY-In-Dash-USB-Charger And check this thread too: http...
by deni2s
Tue 29 Dec, 2015 15:10
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Cinders
Replies: 215
Views: 63389

Re: Cinders

On the same theme.... What goes in these gaps please? https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5835/23678011299_2c023b2daa.jpg IMG_2525 Blank covers. On early cars there were seats heater switches, some have switch here for electric soft top. In the middle there could be also hardtop rear window defroster sw...
by deni2s
Tue 29 Dec, 2015 13:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 rhd facelift headlights with clear side markers
Replies: 2
Views: 1184

z3 rhd facelift headlights with clear side markers

What is the market price for z3 rhd facelift headlights with clear side markers in good condition? Is there any demand for them?