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by snoops
Sat 11 May, 2013 16:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

I can't do anything with the seats just at the moment, went to see the vehicle trimmer today and had a chat about options, of course I pick the more expensive option of colour matching the interior finding out the full price on Monday when he has got the price of the hides. He also explained that he...
by snoops
Fri 10 May, 2013 15:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

Just a quick update, the firm Jontttt recommended sound like an excellent setup and I had a good long chat with one of the owners but they themselves only do the refurbs of existing, if they get any recovers they sub them out to a few local firms, one of which is the the other guy I am going to see ...
by snoops
Fri 10 May, 2013 13:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

geminimustang wrote:Is the passenger seat,mint condition,for sale? How much?
The seat is not for sale I need 2.... But the leather on the passenger seat is like new, I could sell that.
by snoops
Thu 09 May, 2013 21:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

gookah wrote:you could always use these:

linky


:D
Hahaha I saw those a few weeks ago I nearly posted the link for TitanTim :D
by snoops
Thu 09 May, 2013 21:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

Jon that's mark Henderson isn't it I went to see him when you told me before... I was going to get my present seats recovered but decided to wait for the right seats to come along....it's been quite a wait. ..but he seems to know his stuff and he's always busy, always a good sign..
by snoops
Thu 09 May, 2013 19:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

Badman gee wrote:It won't be cheap I guess around 800 notes.
I reckon £800-£1,000 depending on the leather I choose, I'll get the door cards done to match too.
by snoops
Thu 09 May, 2013 19:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

Keep us updated Doris, let us know how much they charge. Mark I don't think it's going to be cheap so I won't have to think about the monetary value of zippy and question if its worth it, problem is I can always spot the most expensive thing in any shop at a distance :shock: but he deserves the bes...
by snoops
Thu 09 May, 2013 06:48
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: New reg
Replies: 23
Views: 2266

Re: New reg

I don't think anyone who has met you would say you were a beast Mr Gee :D your ///M however could be :D
by snoops
Thu 09 May, 2013 05:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

I can personally recommend 'leathercaredirect' in Warrington. They refurbished a pair of beige sports seats that I put in my Z3 1.9. I also gave them a new seat belt guide which they had fitted whilst they had the seats. Cheers both the fitters are in Warrington so I'm going to go see both and deci...
by snoops
Wed 08 May, 2013 22:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

Cheers Jontttttt I'll look into them, I have also spoken to Mark Henderson in Warrington he came recommended too.

The seats are really comfy, Ray just left me sat there after we brought them into the house :D
by snoops
Wed 08 May, 2013 22:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

snoops if you do recover them will you do a step by step guide please ? :rtm: I'm only pondering over colour and design, I wouldn't attempt to do them myself, my sewing skills are not up to that. What kind of thing are you after? Are you looking for a step by step guide of stripping off the leather...
by snoops
Wed 08 May, 2013 21:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

Arrived safely and transported home - now sitting pride of place in our games room :D still pondering over the recovering :?
by snoops
Wed 08 May, 2013 21:38
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: New reg
Replies: 23
Views: 2266

Re: New reg

You'll not need show plates for Silverstone then, you'll be proudly displaying these :D
by snoops
Wed 08 May, 2013 21:36
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Silverstone Classic 2013 media launch
Replies: 4
Views: 2626

Re: Silverstone Classic 2013 media launch

Looking good Ian - have they indicated anything about parking arrangements yet, it would be great to be on the hard standing old track again...
by snoops
Tue 07 May, 2013 21:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

They're mine mine all mine :D I will no doubt get some strange looks from colleagues tomorrow when they arrive on a pallet and I watch as they are unloaded :shock: :shock: like a mother hen...

Thanks for a brilliant transaction JK - good to do business with you :D
by snoops
Mon 06 May, 2013 20:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: How many Female owners here
Replies: 14
Views: 3067

Re: 10000 Members

Bonzo wrote:.................. but how many ladies are registered with Z.net? :twisted:

I'll start the count................ One
by snoops
Mon 06 May, 2013 18:08
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May
Replies: 85
Views: 25339

Re: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May

Badman gee wrote:I know snoops,I worked in York for 7 years and loved it!

Might be going back next year!

Also I'm thinking about getting a new reg.

W666BMG

What do you think?
Perfick :D
by snoops
Mon 06 May, 2013 18:02
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May
Replies: 85
Views: 25339

Re: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May

Badman gee wrote:
snoops wrote:Mr Gee... Is that you with your top up ?? I hope it came down later :D
It was, it was down all the way home though!

Bit nippy in the morn, and didn't want to crease my new window :evil:
That's what hats are for, you have to be hard to live up north :D hope you all had a good time
by snoops
Mon 06 May, 2013 17:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Badman gee wrote:Good stuff Doris, you will have to change your caption now!

I like home just the way he is apart from the m seats! 8-)

:shock: oh yes.... Getting him ready for Silverstone followed by another Europe trip.....oooo I love my Zed :D
by snoops
Mon 06 May, 2013 17:50
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May
Replies: 85
Views: 25339

Re: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May

Mr Gee... Is that you with your top up ?? I hope it came down later :D
by snoops
Mon 06 May, 2013 16:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Just bought him new seats Can't decide whether to get them recovered in green with cream stitch detail or cream with green stitch detail...have to get sewing machine out and try out on some fabric first... Also have to work out how I'm going to get them from Exeter... Methinks a trip down the M6/M5 ...
by snoops
Mon 06 May, 2013 13:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: //M seats
Replies: 40
Views: 4213

Re: //M seats

You have PM
by snoops
Mon 06 May, 2013 09:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear window advice
Replies: 34
Views: 9231

Re: Rear window advice

Might be worth checking that whilst Brasso may clean your window you want it to remain supple and I can't help thinking (after cleaning mounds of brassware in a previous life :shock: ) that it might make your window brittle. It's pretty harsh stuff it used to burn my skin if I didn't wear gloves. Ju...
by snoops
Mon 29 Apr, 2013 21:23
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: newbi worcestershire
Replies: 35
Views: 2888

Re: newbi worcestershire

Badman gee wrote:
seasurfer wrote:Right, ive officially gone off you :shock:
Ha :lol:
Stop winding Gill up your expertise is required on't Lounge
by snoops
Mon 29 Apr, 2013 19:37
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Matilda...
Replies: 5
Views: 1590

Re: Matilda...

Image


From Wigan.... Lovely roads to drive up there, enjoy your Zed :D
by snoops
Mon 29 Apr, 2013 13:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63290

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Boysie wrote:
snoops wrote:
Boysie wrote:Gee i wonder who that could be :D

oooo Boysie - are you treating your zed :D
No i wish, but there was clue in my thread, mark my words :D
Duh - sorry - blonde moment :D

So Mr Gee - you going to hide that lovely new soft top you've just had fitted ??
by snoops
Sun 28 Apr, 2013 21:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63290

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Boysie wrote:Gee i wonder who that could be :D

oooo Boysie - are you treating your zed :D
by snoops
Sun 28 Apr, 2013 21:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: repacement hood
Replies: 15
Views: 987

Re: repacement hood

I have a B.A.S. hood - fitted by Pickerings in Bradford - it is the green mohair and is on Boston Green. I don't very often drive with the roof up and have hardly any pics on my computer with it up but here is one with Seasfurfer.... the colour combo is great IMHO and much better than black or beige...
by snoops
Sun 28 Apr, 2013 11:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Out of the pan and into the fryer
Replies: 13
Views: 1014

Re: Out of the pan and into the fryer

Was able to get in touch with the truck company boss today. Turns out it was a vegetable based oil from the hydraulic arm from a tipper truck and not from the local takeaway. BONUS!! That'll be why it doesn't smell. Not sure what all the wee specks on the bonnet are. He's happy to cover cleaning co...
by snoops
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 23:27
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Rear Screen Scratch remover.
Replies: 15
Views: 3411

Re: Rear Screen Scratch remover.

I have used the Renovo too very happy with it. :)
by snoops
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 23:19
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Snow foam users?
Replies: 19
Views: 2621

Re: Snow foam users?

ZedAintDead wrote:Snoops here ya go:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... p?t=196592

Thank you :D
by snoops
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 10:02
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Replies: 671
Views: 308689

Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal

Hi Jontttttt.... This has arrived in Wigan

Not used them myself but just been looking at a couple of threads on forums discussing them, seem very positive, great location for dropping car off and jumping on train back home or work if you don't want to hang around in Wigan.
by snoops
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 09:24
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Snow foam users?
Replies: 19
Views: 2621

Re: Snow foam users?

Nothing better than snow foam...I have mine done every saturday at the local Sonax valet...plus vacuum, leather treatment, plastic trim treatment, dry and buff plus tyre polish nad exhaust outlets chrome polished...£.3.50.....and I get a cup of coffee while it's being done for me.... :wink: Not onl...
by snoops
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 08:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Out of the pan and into the fryer
Replies: 13
Views: 1014

Re: Out of the pan and into the fryer

I looked at your title and thought mmmm sure that's not how the saying goes.. Then I read your post OMG !! I would not settle for less than a professional detail on this issue, that used oil is absolutely full of fine burnt particles that will devastate your bodywork if not removed before you go nea...
by snoops
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 08:46
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Snow foam users?
Replies: 19
Views: 2621

Re: Snow foam users?

I've just fell into my usual trap of reading gazillions of threads on DW and getting sidetracked, can someone post the link to the group buy please..
by snoops
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 08:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

It's in the length of the individual outlets...before the gasses get to the point where they can backtrack up towards another cylinder causing a "stifiling" effect. In this way, the gasses are aiding each other to escape down towards the rear and out. When the gas escapes from each cylind...
by snoops
Sat 27 Apr, 2013 07:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I Think I've Found my Zed
Replies: 43
Views: 2969

Re: I Think I've Found my Zed

Wow, that looks amazing and mean :D There are cars on here, despite their age, wouldn't look out of place in a car showroom alongside band new cars and I have no doubt new customers would be drooling over them. For me BMW Z3's were CLASSIC the day they were made. Enjoy your new pride and joy. :D
by snoops
Thu 25 Apr, 2013 21:15
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Baaaad driver
Replies: 9
Views: 9076

Re: Baaaad driver

Robert T wrote:MAURICE!!!!

Cheers R.
The difference is........ Mozza wouldn't have opened the door and let it escape :shock:

OP - what's happened to your petrol flap ??
by snoops
Thu 25 Apr, 2013 19:19
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The Poop trail
Replies: 6
Views: 1245

Re: The Poop trail

And THIS is how some of them are avoiding the wait...... :(
by snoops
Thu 25 Apr, 2013 12:06
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3m vs 3.0i
Replies: 41
Views: 5155

Re: Z3m vs 3.0i

Z3cade wrote:Am I right in thinking there's two different bhp 3.0s? Or did it go up when it changed to the Z4?
According to This Site ...no but I never knew there were different bhp's for the ///M's
by snoops
Thu 25 Apr, 2013 12:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.
Replies: 84
Views: 4666

Re: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.

Badman gee wrote:Had a drive last night with the roof down.

Feels good!

In the dark with the roar of the straight six!
Why does it not sound quite right when you say it :wink:
by snoops
Thu 25 Apr, 2013 12:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: A Few Bits
Replies: 17
Views: 1637

Re: FS: A Few Bits

What about seeing how much they want to buy it back... then see how much interest there is on here for a "group buy" to buy it from you - with you making some profit from it. That way some genuine people interested in parts of the car could sort out the stripping down (that makes me really...
by snoops
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 20:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.
Replies: 84
Views: 4666

Re: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.

Badman gee wrote: :lol: :lol: :lol:

not had many bashings off gill's handbag yet :wink:
There's time for that Mr Gee... Image
by snoops
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 20:34
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: No more waiting / the death of an M
Replies: 29
Views: 3613

Re: No more waiting / the death of an M

Sorry to hear of your troubles and hope everything works out for you and your son.

Stay positive and focused for your son. :)
by snoops
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 20:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: A Few Bits
Replies: 17
Views: 1637

Re: FS: A Few Bits

Like you say, main thing is you're okay but sad to note your zed has been written off.
Vic-Z3 wrote:Buy back and strip it ?
I'm with Vic on this one :wink:
by snoops
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 20:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Wife's turn
Replies: 4
Views: 1547

Re: Wife's turn

Stunning pictures - what a lovely Zedding day :D
by snoops
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 20:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.
Replies: 84
Views: 4666

Re: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.

TT, we need Snoops with a pie - how many 1.9's 2.8's ect ect - i'll send her an email :D :D might be interesting. No need I'm here... :D do we want a poll ?? http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/zippy_album_2007/SMILEYS/wave_smiley9.gif Sorry Jess, where are my manners - hijacking your thread. B...
by snoops
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 18:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63290

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Im booked for the event. If its delivered and painted by then I'm wondering whether I have an option to turn up without it fitted :roll: I think not. You could always turn up with it on then remove it and we could arrange for it to be centre stage on a podium in a display room and by the sounds of ...
by snoops
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 16:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63290

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Looking forward to watching your progress from unpacking to fitting.. :D Will we see it at Zedfest ??
by snoops
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 12:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63290

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Z3cade wrote:Well the waiting is over... Mine just got delivered this morning.. Come through the letter box actually :lol:

Image

Photoshop methinks :D