Just bought me a private reg for the MR:
S50 MRR
Direct from DVLA absolute bargain
What do you think?
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- Wed 03 Jan, 2007 15:39
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Private Reg - what do you think?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1162
- Mon 01 Jan, 2007 22:39
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: New Year Drive
- Replies: 3
- Views: 486
New Year Drive
Thought I would start the new year off with some zedding. 8am this morning off to Filey. Roads very quiet and no plod so got there rather quickly. :) Gave me chance to try the new Cosmo strut out properly for the first time. The car feels solid and I am now much happier with the turn in which I thou...
- Mon 01 Jan, 2007 16:27
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Short drop with a sudden stop
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1264
Video now on the net....
Not very pleasant. The whole thing seems very wrong.
http://www.yourfilehost.com/media.php?c ... saddam.wmv
Not very pleasant. The whole thing seems very wrong.
http://www.yourfilehost.com/media.php?c ... saddam.wmv
- Sun 31 Dec, 2006 10:29
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Colour of engine bay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1742
- Thu 28 Dec, 2006 18:47
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Announcements:past events, out of date
- Replies: 1
- Views: 421
Announcements:past events, out of date
Does anyone know why the section on past events on the home page shows over 20 events from 2005 and just 2 from 2006?
- Thu 28 Dec, 2006 18:39
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Bargain on Ebay, Black M Roadster ends 28th Dec
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1167
- Tue 26 Dec, 2006 20:58
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Car insurance for my lad
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1013
Official story from Tim is greasy road but my daughters (who got a lift this morning) tell me he hasnt learnt to slow down for corners yet! Pride is damaged severely. As is the bonnet, radiator, grille, bumber, front cross member nearside headlight. Wings intact. He also managed to dent the tailgate...
- Tue 26 Dec, 2006 13:49
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Car insurance for my lad
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1013
Not happy. I think there is a reason car insurance is expensive for new drivers.... Eventually got him a Saxo 1.1 S reg. Car £800. Insurance £1430 TPFT. Got it last Thursday. Just took a call from his mum - he has just crashed it! :head: Lost it round a corner. Frontal into a post. Wing, radiator, b...
- Tue 26 Dec, 2006 13:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Diy oil change - bargain!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2603
Diy oil change - bargain!
Though MR needed some new oil, 4000 miles since last service and Vanos getting a bit noisier at idle. Threads here on oil make me think 10W-60 may make it last a bit longer. Anyway off to car spares shop... Found some lovely Castrol 10w-60 at the 4th shop visited. £33 for 4 litres. :shock: Off back ...
- Tue 26 Dec, 2006 13:05
- Forum: Better Driving
- Topic: Fog lights
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3943
I think everyone seems to hate fog lights switched on unecessarily. It makes you wonder why its not self regulating. I think a sensor would be quite difficult to configure. Perhaps a timer on the switch so people dont drive with fog lights on forever coupled with brigt warning light to warn the driv...
- Wed 20 Dec, 2006 08:25
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: group buy - strut brace
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6582
- Sun 17 Dec, 2006 09:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Interior Handle Surround
- Replies: 3
- Views: 664
Sparkly ones here, got some for mine and they fitted fine:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Door-Handle-Surro ... dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Door-Handle-Surro ... dZViewItem
- Sat 16 Dec, 2006 09:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Relacement hood - colour choice
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1176
- Sun 03 Dec, 2006 15:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Air Bag Light
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1246
I would be interested to know whether there is an easy way to reset the light. Mine is on at the moment after I messed about with some fuses. The reset tool is about £80 and I may buy one but it wouldnt surprise me if its just a case of shorting 2 pins on the connector.
Any clever people out there??
Any clever people out there??
- Sun 03 Dec, 2006 12:24
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Car insurance for my lad
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1013
Car insurance for my lad
My boy passed his test recently on the second attempt and its time for his first car. Can anyone recommend a source of cheap insurance? Cheapest I have seen on tinternet is about £1400 TFFT for a 1.0 Corsa.
I looked at adding him onto the insurance for the MR (for a laugh) and they want £4k
I looked at adding him onto the insurance for the MR (for a laugh) and they want £4k
- Sun 03 Dec, 2006 12:18
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: waterproofing the roof.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2058
- Thu 16 Nov, 2006 18:36
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: group buy - strut brace
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6582
- Sat 04 Nov, 2006 15:43
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: GPS Speed accuracy
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3971
- Thu 26 Oct, 2006 19:38
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Hi !
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1971
- Thu 26 Oct, 2006 19:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: rear "cubby hole" broken
- Replies: 1
- Views: 477
- Thu 26 Oct, 2006 19:17
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: VANOS FAILURE -- Z3M Roadster -- PLEASE HELP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1497
- Wed 18 Oct, 2006 21:23
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2145
- Wed 18 Oct, 2006 21:13
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Clarkson ///M Coupe clip
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1722
- Wed 18 Oct, 2006 19:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How many miles per tank
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6530
- Sat 14 Oct, 2006 17:37
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: The Great Dales Drive - Sat 14th Oct 2006
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4602
Bril day today. Thanks to Paul for organising. Good weather and scenery. Short video here of c_w on a more sensible overtake.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKJE1kPpm48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKJE1kPpm48
- Sun 08 Oct, 2006 06:46
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Is Estoril Blue yesterdays colour ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1066
- Fri 06 Oct, 2006 12:19
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: The Great Dales Drive - Sat 14th Oct 2006
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4602
- Thu 28 Sep, 2006 19:37
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Door dent - not happy
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3657
Door dent - not happy
I got home in the car the other day and noticed a small dent in the drivers door. Someone has obviously opened their door onto mine, probably minutes earlier when I was parked at local shops. Its really annoying, I am always very careful not to do this to others. Anyway its quite small and the paint...
- Thu 28 Sep, 2006 19:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How many miles per tank
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6530
I get 180 to 210 before the light comes on. Thats doing 10 - 20 mile journeys on open roads and motorways, driving enthusiastically, as they say. I had an RX8 last year and once got 120 miles from a tank thrashing it down country lanes! :roll: Beemer is more fun to drive although the rex did sound g...
- Fri 15 Sep, 2006 09:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Soft Top Problems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1635
- Sat 09 Sep, 2006 17:50
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Advice on brakes please
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1606
I went out for a spin today and did as you suggested Mike - used them a lot harder. The discs look better and the brakes certainly feel a lot sharper. During the last service (just before I got the car) the dealer said they needed changing but perhaps that is a red herring. I will spend the next few...
- Sat 09 Sep, 2006 17:12
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: The M is really flying at the moment...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3438
Filled up with V Power today and yikes its suddenly turned into a quick car! Its really noticeable in 3rd and 4th where it seems to pull a lot harder. Couldnt get the wheels to spin in second though despite trying my best :twisted: I was running 95 RON for the last 2 tanks since my local garage has ...
- Fri 08 Sep, 2006 19:58
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Advice on brakes please
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1606
Thanks for the advice guys. I can get the discs skimmed at work for free so may try that as first option. I cant see a problem, there is plenty of meat on the discs and there is no judder so they must be true. They just need a lick on a grinder, maybe 0.2mm off. If they dont come up right I can buy ...
- Fri 08 Sep, 2006 18:54
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: The M is really flying at the moment...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3438
- Fri 08 Sep, 2006 18:46
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Advice on brakes please
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1606
Advice on brakes please
Apologies for my naivety on my MR but I need a bit of advice. I am fancying a brake overhaul since my discs look a bit rusty and Im not getting a full contact between pad and disc. Options are new discs and pads or skim up the old ones. The present discs appear cross drilled and grooved F+R and I do...
- Sat 02 Sep, 2006 23:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: leaking roof
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1692
- Sat 02 Sep, 2006 12:40
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Thinking about buying Z3M Roadster
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1215
- Fri 01 Sep, 2006 22:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Thoughts about diff mountings and floorpan failure
- Replies: 6
- Views: 793
[/quote] There seems to be 3 people in a thread on here with roadster having the problem so I would say it doesn't make any difference. One link has pictures to all kinds of variatns, from 1.9s to ///Ms.[/quote] All variants of Z3's are capable of transmitting similar maximum loads through the diff ...
- Wed 30 Aug, 2006 17:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: My last post
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1682
Hey Whimble I hope you get well and can get back to driving soon. I feel sorry for the other driver. Thats very bad luck for them (and you). These cars are not good in the wet. Mine has no TC and I had 2 moments in it yesterday in a shower. I cant really see how a bush can lock up. After hearing thi...
- Mon 28 Aug, 2006 11:55
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Which Castrol oil for the ///M ?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4268
Its sounds like we are agreed then the Vanos is similar :roll: . The whining noise that I get only happens when the oil gets hot and I hear it when I am motoring, particularly mid range. It seems to me that the oil may not be viscous enough to lubricate when its hot. This would cause wear and progre...
- Mon 28 Aug, 2006 09:18
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Which Castrol oil for the ///M ?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4268
Ive had my S50 for 3 months and the only problem (more of a concern) with it is noise from the front of the engine when the oil gets near 100degrees. The noise is a whine (quite loud esp with hood down) which must be the Vanos. I had wondered whether the Vanos was on its way out but I dont get the c...
- Sun 27 Aug, 2006 14:17
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: A note for anyone looking to buy.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1139
- Fri 25 Aug, 2006 22:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Mot Failure
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3439
Re: Faulty Diagnosis
I Think a faulty diagnosis has EVERYTHING to do with the MOT, After all , If I make a wrong diagnosis it costs me ! If the tester said " you car's failed the emissions " , It COULD be the cat " , That's different , But If they say it IS the cat , then why should the owner pay up ? It...
- Fri 25 Aug, 2006 22:01
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: What would you replace the BM with? (Within reason)
- Replies: 67
- Views: 6087
- Thu 24 Aug, 2006 22:07
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: What would you replace the BM with? (Within reason)
- Replies: 67
- Views: 6087
Im fancying an Ultima self build - 400+hp and 900kg for £30k. A guy at work has just built one. An entirely practical way to die smiling :twisted: If the lotto delivers then Zonda time. Got overtaken by one last time in Italy with a SL55AMG following him :shock: . The deisel Focus hire car couldnt k...
- Thu 24 Aug, 2006 18:15
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: BMW Z3 Roof Leaking Rear Window
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8333