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by peter2b
Sun 19 Mar, 2017 17:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: soft rear end.. but might be normal
Replies: 18
Views: 6818

Re: soft rear end.. but might be normal

as said by some one alway enter a corner in a lower gear only change up when exiting , same as not braking in a corner
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by peter2b
Mon 13 Mar, 2017 20:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: steering judder c 50mph... occurring on and off
Replies: 36
Views: 12116

Re: steering judder c 50mph... occurring on and off

I had some thing like that, after I had a winter check up by my local bmw dealer I found the n/s wish bone ball joint was worn and the rubber bush was knackered, after replacing the wish bones she handles like new I think it's the best £160 I've spent on her
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by peter2b
Sat 11 Mar, 2017 13:27
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: dark blue z3 lidl whitchurch
Replies: 0
Views: 2379

dark blue z3 lidl whitchurch

Nice z3 out side lidles whitchurch liked the head lights
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by peter2b
Sat 11 Mar, 2017 09:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sticky Brake Caliper?
Replies: 13
Views: 4625

Re: Sticky Brake Caliper?

my zed was getting hot on the front ns wheel , even though the caliper looked ok and free movement I changed it sorted only took 30 mins to change it, had a level 11 service the next week end so they replaced the fluid for me
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by peter2b
Thu 09 Mar, 2017 18:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Helpful Tips?
Replies: 20
Views: 7574

Re: Helpful Tips?

I keep a wire down the hole in the fuel recess, every refuel up I give it a wiggle
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by peter2b
Thu 02 Mar, 2017 19:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel tank Straps
Replies: 8
Views: 3170

Re: Fuel tank Straps

I did mine in situ good poke with a plastic probe and wire brush good soak in rust remover then paint(spray rattle can) then waxol the lot
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by peter2b
Tue 28 Feb, 2017 21:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel tank Straps
Replies: 8
Views: 3170

Re: Fuel tank Straps

I did the same ,rust treatment paint then waxol the lot
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by peter2b
Tue 28 Feb, 2017 21:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Can I use a different part number? (Roof Pump)
Replies: 7
Views: 2737

Re: Can I use a different part number? (Roof Pump)

one thing no one has said are you lifting the front up about 4 ins other wise the pump won't work,
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by peter2b
Mon 27 Feb, 2017 19:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: soft top ram
Replies: 5
Views: 2029

Re: soft top ram

cheers for the links but mine has the ends of the C bent in so they grasp the ball
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by peter2b
Sat 25 Feb, 2017 14:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410891

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

just had a bmw 11 sevice done on my z3 new filters ,intake, oil and a filter I didn't know about I suplied the oil, new brake fluid, spark plugs , very good clean up in and out side, 150 point check, good news the only thing they found was a couple of rear bushes are showing some ware that will need...
by peter2b
Tue 21 Feb, 2017 18:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410891

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

all sorted front end all replaced wish bones track rods done new rubber shoes n/s caliper ,sorted out the last post we were both wrong on some thing but got it sorted
, all ready for her stage 11 sevice next week end
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by peter2b
Sat 18 Feb, 2017 17:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410891

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

just had the new tyres fitted but the young chap said they couldn't do the tracking untill i replaced the near side brake caliper as it had sized ,but before they started to work on my zed I told them that the near side wheel might be hot as I thought I had fixed it but wasn't sure, any way there wa...
by peter2b
Sat 18 Feb, 2017 10:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: soft top ram
Replies: 5
Views: 2029

Re: soft top ram

mines different it has a flat piece of spring steel that clips in each side of the ball the clip it's like a C shape with the ends bent in, I have seen a complete ram on fleebay that I might get just for the top ball joint
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by peter2b
Fri 17 Feb, 2017 18:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: soft top ram
Replies: 5
Views: 2029

soft top ram

got a little problem with the soft top ram, there is a clip that holds the ball into the top of the ram that has come out on 1 side of the ram top any one got any tips on how to get the clip in both sides or any one replaced the top part on the ram? peterz3
by peter2b
Fri 17 Feb, 2017 18:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410891

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

new track ends plus new front tyres
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by peter2b
Tue 14 Feb, 2017 18:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0 M Sport for sale
Replies: 32
Views: 11231

Re: Z3 3.0 M Sport for sale

if you can hang out till August swmbo would love it also I get a pension payout then
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by peter2b
Sat 11 Feb, 2017 13:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: bit of play on front wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 2315

Re: bit of play on front wheels

there was a bit of rust on the sliding pins all cleaned up with a bit of copper grease , the side play silly me was the slack in the stearing lock saw the stearing wheel move slightly when I moved the road wheel from side to side, any way new track rods in just got to get the tracking done off side ...
by peter2b
Sat 11 Feb, 2017 09:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Calling all non lowered Z3s without wheel spacers!
Replies: 21
Views: 6565

Re: Calling all non lowered Z3s without wheel spacers!

mines a sport model so doesn't need any mods
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by peter2b
Sat 11 Feb, 2017 08:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: bit of play on front wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 2315

Re: bit of play on front wheels

cheers for confirming , as she's still on the car lift that's what I'm going to do strip the caliper and give it a good clean up
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by peter2b
Fri 10 Feb, 2017 17:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: bit of play on front wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 2315

bit of play on front wheels

when I got home last night the front near side wheel was hot to the touch, this pm I put her up on the ramp and felt slight play in the wheel when gripped each side, this was on both front wheels nothing when gripped top and bottom, , It felt like the track rod ends might have some play on them so a...
by peter2b
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 18:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My Son is Gettting Married Tonite
Replies: 3
Views: 1538

Re: My Son is Gettting Married Tonite

best wishes to the groom and bride nice way to start
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by peter2b
Thu 02 Feb, 2017 20:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window / roof leak - window adjustment
Replies: 7
Views: 3086

Re: Window / roof leak - window adjustment

no I put it over the plug on top , that's where the water was comming in, you can only see it with the roof down
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by peter2b
Thu 02 Feb, 2017 17:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window / roof leak - window adjustment
Replies: 7
Views: 3086

Re: Window / roof leak - window adjustment

I had the same leak but only on the drivers side cleaned the top of the rubber on the windscreen then used a 20mm dia puncture patch pulled the roof down and locked carefully that was last March been dry ever since I also use gummi stuff as well, but I wish I had used a black patch though
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by peter2b
Wed 01 Feb, 2017 17:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: GT trip France
Replies: 2
Views: 768

Re: GT trip France

swmbo doesn't like ferries so it's the tunnel for us due in the Mecure Le Mans Batignous on the 9th for 1 night and a look arround as swmbo has never been there i will have a quick pop up the mulsanne straight round to arnarge then on to next nights stop in limoges, I do hope the weather stays good ...
by peter2b
Tue 31 Jan, 2017 19:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: GT trip France
Replies: 2
Views: 768

GT trip France

just started to plan our summer holiday in france , going to give my z3 a stage 2 service next month got a few stops booked already Le Mans first night then onto limoges then onto Andorra then along the coast a bit stop off at a few places I went in my youth then up norf to home should be about 2300...
by peter2b
Tue 31 Jan, 2017 19:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I wouldn't leave home without it
Replies: 11
Views: 3033

Re: I wouldn't leave home without it

brolly, RAC card, phone ,wife
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by peter2b
Mon 30 Jan, 2017 20:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410891

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

just ordered a pair of new led side lights as 1 I got has given up the ghost after a couple of months
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by peter2b
Sun 29 Jan, 2017 14:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: coolant
Replies: 8
Views: 2370

Re: coolant

low milage and not getting up to normal temp loads of short trips are the nomal reasons for mayonnaise on filler cap if near an oil change Bo it now and go for a nice long run
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by peter2b
Sat 28 Jan, 2017 09:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6090

Re: Dead Battery.

I use to use a battery conditioner on my kit car over winter when I didn't use it worked fine car started on the first press on the start button, I think I got it from car builder solutions
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by peter2b
Mon 23 Jan, 2017 21:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gloria's new look
Replies: 12
Views: 3507

Re: Gloria's new look

very smart
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by peter2b
Sat 14 Jan, 2017 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1831

Re: Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?

if you check with the dvla you can see if it's on the road ie taxed mot etc
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by peter2b
Thu 12 Jan, 2017 19:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5840

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

didn't need to double check all nice and tight , glad I did check though
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by peter2b
Thu 12 Jan, 2017 19:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: being dazzled
Replies: 15
Views: 4043

Re: being dazzled

got it sussed I'm using my freelander now as it's starting to snow
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by peter2b
Thu 12 Jan, 2017 19:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlights.
Replies: 8
Views: 2538

Re: Headlights.

when I repaired my 2002 face lift z3 I didn't know about the oranger/clear sidelights so I got what I could find (orange)
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by peter2b
Wed 11 Jan, 2017 18:07
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: black z3 morisons petrol station
Replies: 0
Views: 1709

black z3 morisons petrol station

pulled into morisons for fuel yesterday come out after paying to see a black z3 being filled 2 pumps away poped over for a quick chat, he had just got it and loved it but the rear screen is cracked so I gave him this site name for help
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by peter2b
Mon 09 Jan, 2017 18:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410891

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

not exactlybought but fixed, had a clunk from behind the drivers seat at shoulder height, when I fitted the hard top I forgot to tighten the lock nut on the clamp shaft,
tighten said nut no more clunking over bumps
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by peter2b
Sun 08 Jan, 2017 18:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: being dazzled
Replies: 15
Views: 4043

Re: being dazzled

last week I had a car behind me at 5.45 am with blinding lights so I slowed down to 30 mph (60mph limit) still up my rear went to 20mph still there even though the road in front was clear up to 30 still there still there so I indicated left to let him past still there so dropped into 2nd floored it ...
by peter2b
Sun 08 Jan, 2017 09:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dual Mass Clutch Failure "Symptoms"
Replies: 10
Views: 5434

Re: Dual Mass Clutch Failure "Symptoms"

my 2.2 2002 z3 has over 100,000 on the clock ,so far so good
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by peter2b
Sun 08 Jan, 2017 09:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: being dazzled
Replies: 15
Views: 4043

Re: being dazzled

got it sorted had some one behind me on the way homelast night with blinding bright lights so on road I know very well and straight I turned my lights off , I could see the road in front very clearly , I think he got the idea as he pulled back about 1/4 mile
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by peter2b
Sat 07 Jan, 2017 18:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: being dazzled
Replies: 15
Views: 4043

being dazzled

am I the only z3 owner who gets blinded by cars following who have very bright head lights even when I have the rear view mirror dipped
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by peter2b
Wed 04 Jan, 2017 17:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5840

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

I'm going to double check all bolts/ nuts at the week end, but I have noticed a great improvement in the ride and handling
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by peter2b
Mon 02 Jan, 2017 22:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5840

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

all done good clean up at the rear brake pipes etc coat of rust cure then waxol even it the holes in the chassis , the only thing I found a bit of a pain was the nut on top of the bolt that's on top of the cross member couldn't get a retchet on it so had to use a spanner
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by peter2b
Mon 02 Jan, 2017 22:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm siren missing?
Replies: 12
Views: 3230

Re: Alarm siren missing?

glad you got it sorted ,sorry been a bit busy doing bits under mine
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by peter2b
Mon 02 Jan, 2017 15:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410891

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

at last all done cleaned up all brake pipes I could see kurust any sign of rust any where else then a good covering of waxol in all the holes in the chassis rails I could see, only a couple of things to do next , take off the sills to see what's behind
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by peter2b
Mon 02 Jan, 2017 09:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410891

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

bottom wish bones fitted bit of a clean up under the back clean brake pipes and a touch up with under seal
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by peter2b
Sun 01 Jan, 2017 17:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5840

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

all done , I've left her up on the ramp as I was going to give the under side with waxol but it had gone solid in the can (too cold) so I will do that tommorow, if any one would like to use my car lift for a day pm me
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by peter2b
Sun 01 Jan, 2017 13:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5840

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

so far so good got the near side done the loly end nearly fell off as the rubber had nearly split in half and the fitting on the bottom of the upright was so loose it rattled when I got it off, just stopped for some thing to eat
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by peter2b
Sat 31 Dec, 2016 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel colour?
Replies: 2
Views: 1133

Re: Wheel colour?

there is a link on this site that if you put your car's chassis number in will tell you everything that your car had when it was made
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by peter2b
Sat 31 Dec, 2016 21:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Paint problem
Replies: 8
Views: 2635

Re: Paint problem

I got some from halfords in Shrewsbury for my zed tatanium silver good match
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by peter2b
Sat 31 Dec, 2016 18:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WANTED M52 oil sump
Replies: 3
Views: 1448

Re: WANTED M52 oil sump

I wondered where the oil level plug was cheers , as I'm replacing the front wish bones this week I will have a look as mine comes on for a few seconds after I start the engine then goes out
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