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texasjohn

Yes, thanks from me also, a good night out!

Should do drives more often, I am always up for an early sat or sun drive before roads get too busy.

Cheers

John

texasjohn

thanks for the heads up will download this one

bought the 360 for this game alone, glad it is finally nearly here!

texasjohn

Is it still going to be a BBQ if it is raining later, Phil?

I am going to come along

Cheers

John

texasjohn

I'm going to America next Wednesday, I wouldn't have thought of looking for electrical goods as I assumed the voltage was different and they wouldn't work. If they are really £60 I'm buying one. All car electrics are 12V It is only the home stuff you have to watch although some of it is multivoltag...

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I'll put myself down as a possible for this one, will confirm later

Ta

John

texasjohn

Might be the battery. Sorry that is not much help but when my S2000 battery was on its way out I eeked out the last few drops of use, so to speak. In the last weeks it would whir whir whir (slow whirring sound) then catch and fire up. Then when it was truly dead it clicked like you describe. My driv...

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Welcome!

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What do your back lights look like - that is the easiest way to tell If they are red and orange then pre-facelift. clear and red - post facelift Also, interior got changed a bit, centre console mainly. I thought the facelift was year 2000 onward, 2000 was still the 2.8 then in 2001 the 3.0 came along.

texasjohn

No, the FFCDMC only became MP3 compatible sometime during 2006 However, check out the CHA-S634 it is a direct replacement, however you will need an interface (box of electronics) and an adaptor lead Search on bmwland.co.uk for 'CHA-S634' and you will find lots of information. I had this all fitted i...

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Edit: Sorry I have just realised that perhaps you are looking at Z3s rather than Z4s? If so apologies as I have typed before thinking and you might wish to ignore most of what follows, but I'll leave it now I've typed it. Surely 2.5i can be found for similar prices as the 2.2i? The 192hp 2.5 will b...

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Can you not use car paint on top of a good few coats of model primer?

texasjohn

Perhaps it was one of these?

texasjohn

You probably know better than I with your experience, but leaking on a seam is unlikely to be damage from a stone in those three weeks... Keep pushing and by the way the placard idea is a good one, but use it as a last resort. You won't get arrested, but perhaps asked to 'move on'. In this day and a...

texasjohn

Fantastic job.

I wonder what those wheels would look like on a Z4... maybe they wouldn't suit it as well as they suit the Z3.

texasjohn

It was only about 18 months / 11,000 miles old at the time, pics taken in 2003 when I lived in the US.

They are beautiful cars the 3's, there is no doubt about it. I like the Sienna Red quite a lot too.

texasjohn

I specifically avoided the word 'hairdresser' as well!

texasjohn

As I mentioned it in my Z4 post I thought I'd post some pics of the Z3:

Click for larger pics.

texasjohn

Just took the larger piece of foam out. It sounds nice, but a little artificial, if that makes sense? No it probably doesn't make sense so you'd have to experience it to see what I mean! Easiest mod ever. I did it in the dark, practically! Hopefully I put the tube back on ok, I am pretty sure. Can c...

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Very nice shots. I like the d-chromed look. Not sure those wheels are MV's though :shock: I think they are MV 2's The original MVs were on the 3er sport models, these are the newer versions found on the facelift E46. I just sold an E46, I am not an anorak or anything, honest. IMHO the best wheels f...

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Knowle, this afternoon, about 5.45pm with your roof down?

Maybe not you but spotted a black M Roadster in Knowle driving twards Solihull along Warwick Rd, while I was walking back from the barbers!

texasjohn

Just an up-date. Got a letter from the garage, asking me to go in with the warranty book. As I was at work I rang him, he said as it wasn't covered he would stand the labour & I pay for the parts. WHAT!!!! I pay over £300 & he pays nothing? Ive had to do another letter saying he stands the ...

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Well done getting a sale, I know how it feels after peddling my 330d for about two months before selling it last weekend. I did look at yours a couple of times and thought about it - if I had decided on a Z3 3.0 I think I'd have been very interested. It was a great price and a lovely looking example...

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I was going to come along but I will now be having an oil change that morning at 8.30am, I doubt I would make it to Leicestershire in time.

If you guys are stopping for lunch somewhere then it might be an option to pick up with you then.

texasjohn

Yeah thats what I meant, remove (one part of) the foam

texasjohn

Yes, alas.

I know, they need sorting.

Sound generator and cruise control are on the list to do as well.

Need to sort out an oil change first though.

texasjohn

Well after a long(ish) drive back from Bucks, I have got the Z back to it's (his? her?) new home in the West Midlands. I posted a couple of pics already in another thread :oops: but here's another: SMG Xenons PDC Heated seats CD changer 10 speaker system (I am 99% sure of this anyway) Storage compar...

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Thanks again then, I will give him a call sometime soon.

texasjohn

Thanks that gives me enough to go on, I'll find it on google or something

Cheers Phil!

texasjohn

After much deliberation over Z3M's (decent ones being few and far between) Z4M's (which would have meant getting into finance although a nice car), I have got myself what I hope turns out to be a nice Z4, 9000 miles and the 3.0i SMG. I'll post up some pics once I pick her up. This means I'll be look...

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Well, as I am not going to the IOM trip I might go along to the Leicester meet

texasjohn

Everyone

Will definately see you at the next meet, should also be present in a nice Z Roadster which I've just put a deposit on.

3.0i SMG

texasjohn

Might try and make it along. Short notice for getting a pass out so I'd better go and ask quickly. Brueton Park is almost walking distance for me! I'll be in a 330. Will you be joining us for the drive/meal/just a drink? You don't have to have a zed as you'll discover tonight.....any BMW or just be...

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The silver S54 on the BMW website has been seen for sale twice before. Once at Highgate BMW in November 2005 and again in August 2005 in Huddersfield. It seems to have gained the hardtop in between the two sales. The car was build in August 2001. Go check it out, ot get an S54 owner/forum member to...

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Ah well, will have to see it I guess. Just mailed Bryn about it.

texasjohn

Might try and make it along. Short notice for getting a pass out so I'd better go and ask quickly. Brueton Park is almost walking distance for me!

I'll be in a 330.

texasjohn

Ta

I just dont like all the ACS kit on Bryns car, most of all the wheels! (JMHO though)

Also it's an excuse for the insurance to charge me more, thus I'd rather have a 'standard' car.

Hope that doesnt make me sound like a heretic or whatever...

texasjohn

Your opinions would be much appreciated. I appreciate these cars are very rare and valuations are quite subjective. Ta in advance, from a hopeful S54 owner! http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/auc/car_details/0,,1260_159980106__,00.html?currentCh=WBSCL92010LB64034 Also, there is a red AC Schnitzer (sp?) S54 ...

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Just seen it in my unread posts list

Ta for heads up Kipper

texasjohn

28-31 mpg from the 2.2?

I think I will go for the 3.0 then.

I used to get 22 out of the Z3 with steptronic and that was miles per US gallon

(about 27 UK MPG)

texasjohn

Nice expression Kipper, that made me smile after a pretty **** day at work Anyway, sorry to hear about your problems with the Z4 mate. FWIW I had a Z3 while it was still under warranty in 2003, and I had the seat runner problem (seat shifting fore and aft) at 13000 miles. BMW dealer said that BMW do...

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Thought you were after an M now? :? Yeah, would be nice but even less of them to choose from than 3.0's TBH I want a 2002 car but I really cant stretch to S54 prices! I think Stu's advice is good, buy the best car you can for the £ Also, I take on board the advice from the chap who'd had the MX5 an...

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First of all sorry if this should be better in the performance section... Has anyone driven both the 2.2 and the 3.0, or even better owned one then the other? Trying to get a feel for how much quicker the 3.0 is. I've had a 3.0 step' myself, but a while ago, and it was lovely. My quest to find anoth...

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Thanks for the tip, Paul.

Believe me i am looking everywhere for one

There are a couple in the autotrader i fancy but either 200 miles away or silly money (16k)

If I wanted to spend that much I'd look at Z4s or M roadsters!

There is a phoenix yellow S54 coupe on pistonheads for 17995!

texasjohn

Welcome!

texasjohn

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! I might consider a 2.2 or newshape 2.8 but I hear that they aren't that much cheaper to run than a 3.0 MPG-wise. Having owned a 3.0 I was very happy with it and found it just about quick enough. I did test drive a couple of 2.5s (192hp) in the US as well, and t...

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hehe

It's Sapphire Black with 'Dream Red Nevada Leather'

It does look orange in the pics, blame my camera, but I think it was the same as what is called 'Chameleon Red' here.

texasjohn

Hi guys

Used to have a Z3 in the USA, now looking for one in the UK having had a few cars in between.

Anyway, just saying hello for now!

Pics of my old car below...

I miss it!

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