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by pingu
Thu 13 Apr, 2017 11:50
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: An S54 M Roadster for sale?
Replies: 20
Views: 12950

Re: An S54 M Roadster for sale?

I love the look of the Alpina and this one sounds as if it bites as well as barks :) . I've heard it said that BMW insist that the best Alpina in the range can't be better in performance than the best BMW in the range. This one has the advantage that the top performance BMW in the range is the V8 M3...
by pingu
Thu 13 Apr, 2017 10:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

I've just made some plastic gauges that can be used to test the four heights. They were a pain to make as they took 24 hours on a 3D printer and the print was only successful on the third attempt :head: . For you to borrow them, all I ask is that you gift me (via PayPal) the £2:60 postage and return...
by pingu
Wed 12 Apr, 2017 10:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diff sump plug
Replies: 3
Views: 1683

Re: Diff sump plug

14mm hex IIRC
by pingu
Tue 11 Apr, 2017 13:07
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: An S54 M Roadster for sale?
Replies: 20
Views: 12950

Re: An S54 M Roadster for sale?

That's because he doesn't really want to sell and will use the thread being closed as his excuse to himself :) .
by pingu
Mon 10 Apr, 2017 19:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off
Replies: 12
Views: 5946

Re: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off

http://www.porterbility.co.uk/Files/PDF/e36z3_99.pdf

Use Find "crash" and its location is shown on page 310 of the pdf document (7100.0-19 of the wiring diagram)
by pingu
Mon 10 Apr, 2017 19:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

That looks nicely engineered avoiding high loading on a small area the problem with other versions, don't want any fractured floors!! Have you arrived at a price for 25mm ones? That said what is your suggested height, I know it's a personal one. Surprised no-one else has expressed interest. BB http...
by pingu
Mon 10 Apr, 2017 12:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off
Replies: 12
Views: 5946

Re: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off

I initially thought the siren wasn't working but I opened the car with the key without pressing the fob & it set off the alarm siren. If the siren works with the alarm, then it could be the crash module. AFAIK, there are three ways to turn on the hazards... 1. The switch 2. The alarm 3. The cra...
by pingu
Sun 09 Apr, 2017 21:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off
Replies: 12
Views: 5946

Re: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off

gookah wrote:check/disconnect bonnet switch. Its a common cause
This makes the alarm go off. My symptoms (and I think the OP's) were that the alarm couldn't be switched off, or the doors unlocked on the fob.
by pingu
Sun 09 Apr, 2017 18:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off
Replies: 12
Views: 5946

Re: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off

Your alarm is going off, but your siren isn't sounding. That's why the hazards are flashing. I had the same problem. Here is a temporary fix that will allow the car to be moved to a place of safety :wink: ... http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=42998&p=398188 Note: This will s...
by pingu
Sat 08 Apr, 2017 12:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 at CCA auctions 2nd April
Replies: 3
Views: 1966

Re: Z3 at CCA auctions 2nd April

lightning wrote:Despite the 10 year gap in the service history it made £7,700.
That'll be sorted by the time it hits the forecourt at a bargain £9,995 :twisted:
by pingu
Fri 07 Apr, 2017 19:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: B*stard main dealers
Replies: 20
Views: 7348

Re: B*stard main dealers

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/749/33647606611_3e715c4b4e_h.jpg On my 2.0 when I first did it the oil filter was in 2 pieces and not just collapsed :head: BMW don't recommend engine flush, but I'd make an exception here and flush it, followed by new oil and filter, followed by new oil and filter aft...
by pingu
Fri 07 Apr, 2017 10:27
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: London congestion charges
Replies: 11
Views: 7505

Re: London congestion charges

How do you enforce 30 million vehicles? Once a year at an MOT. Youve answered your own question there. Theres loads of people on this forum who have had failed emissions on their MOT. Charging batteries from power stations is an incredibly inefficient way of powering cars. I cant remember the figur...
by pingu
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 23:31
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: London congestion charges
Replies: 11
Views: 7505

Re: London congestion charges

Yup! And how do we generate the elctricity??? Over 50% of it in the UK comes from burning fossil fuels that's how "green" electric cars are! Yes, but you can enforce a few dozen power stations 24-7-365 to make sure their filters work and the energy is generated in the cleanest way possibl...
by pingu
Wed 05 Apr, 2017 01:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Bag Reset Tool
Replies: 18
Views: 7242

Re: Air Bag Reset Tool

The problem is unlikely to be cured by a new cable as the original is usually OK. It is the connection that is weak. Tape it tightly with electrical tape.

The cable is part of the seat belt tensioner.
by pingu
Mon 03 Apr, 2017 02:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

hey @pingu, any news? :) I've decided to give 4 options for sizes. 10mm 15mm 20mm 25mm I've made a prototype for each and I finished the video about 2 minutes ago. It's uploading at the moment and I'll publish it tomorrow (hopefully). ----------------------- Tomorrow is here!!! mdWoQ1wv6yE https://...
by pingu
Sat 01 Apr, 2017 14:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Modifying and taking things off.
Replies: 14
Views: 4749

Re: Modifying and taking things off.

My Ferrari had a space saver spare wheel in the front, which was a waste of time as there was again nowhere to put the wheel that you took off. But the extra weight from the spare wheel improved handling due to it being over the front wheels. l would suggest that on a Z3 3.0 or M you need all the w...
by pingu
Sat 01 Apr, 2017 00:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Modifying and taking things off.
Replies: 14
Views: 4749

Re: Modifying and taking things off.

Removing weight is the cheapest and one of the best mods that you can do to anything that you want to go faster, or handle better. The amount of weight that you want to remove will depend on how much luxury you want to retain. The following is free to remove... Minimum fuel. A full tank is around 39...
by pingu
Tue 28 Mar, 2017 16:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox shift pins
Replies: 15
Views: 4216

Re: Gearbox shift pins

mrscalex wrote:Okay, got you. Mine knocks a little on every change. But I suspect that's the diff mount or possibly the giubo.
That sounds like a mounting (engine, gearbox or diff) or the giubo, or loose propshaft nuts (very unlikely unless they have been touched since new).
by pingu
Tue 28 Mar, 2017 16:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox shift pins
Replies: 15
Views: 4216

Re: Gearbox shift pins

Does the lever return to 3/4 from R, 1/2 and 5. If so, the shift pins are OK and should be left alone. If not, it will be cheaper to do it when the box is out than to have it done as a specific job. Can you clarify that test? Engine off. Put it in Reverse, flick it out and it should come to rest in...
by pingu
Tue 28 Mar, 2017 09:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox shift pins
Replies: 15
Views: 4216

Re: Gearbox shift pins

Once you have excluded everything outside the gearbox, the best solution is to do what you did. Change everything inside. If you are DIYing and can afford the time and space to have the gearbox off the car for a prolonged period (and possibly many times), you can do some investigation and save some ...
by pingu
Tue 21 Mar, 2017 20:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox shift pins
Replies: 15
Views: 4216

Re: Gearbox shift pins

Does the lever return to 3/4 from R, 1/2 and 5.

If so, the shift pins are OK and should be left alone.

If not, it will be cheaper to do it when the box is out than to have it done as a specific job.
by pingu
Sun 19 Mar, 2017 15:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help! Wipers stopping when stationary
Replies: 10
Views: 3553

Re: Help! Wipers stopping when stationary

Assuming that you didn't play with the stalk, they should have started again when you drove off. You said that they wouldn't go again when you restarted, no matter what you did with the stalk. There could be several causes for this. It is not a simple circuit as BMW thought it would be a good idea t...
by pingu
Thu 16 Mar, 2017 17:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...
Replies: 7
Views: 6686

Re: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...

I wouldn't leave that oil filler cap off for too long with all that sand about :D .

I think it's good to see cars from outside the UK :wave

Option 314 is a "must-have" in the Gulf states :wink: .
by pingu
Sat 11 Mar, 2017 23:03
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 could be for sale...
Replies: 15
Views: 9633

Re: S54 could be for sale...

Start high.

Try webuyanycar.com and then double, or treble it.

They are quoting £9k for my 130,000 example, so I'd advertise at £18k and lower as summer approaches. Someone would think they got a bargain when they pay £15k in May or June on a car advertised at £16.5k
by pingu
Fri 10 Mar, 2017 11:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sticky Brake Caliper?
Replies: 13
Views: 4634

Re: Sticky Brake Caliper?

Very cheap to overhaul yourself, but can be very fiddly and potentially quite dangerous :shock: .
by pingu
Fri 10 Mar, 2017 11:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

I've made a prototype that I'm happy with :D . I just have to do the admin.

I'll post up the details soon.
by pingu
Fri 10 Mar, 2017 01:00
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 could be for sale...
Replies: 15
Views: 9633

Re: S54 could be for sale...

Sorry to read about the accident. I hope you get better soon.
by pingu
Thu 09 Mar, 2017 09:28
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Secondary Air Injection Pump
Replies: 15
Views: 6994

Re: Secondary Air Injection Pump

Is it a US (S50B30) or a UK (S50B32).

If it is US, you will almost certainly need the pump. If it's a UK spec, you may be able to remove it. There are a lot of UK cars that don't have the pump. My car doesn't have it.
by pingu
Mon 06 Mar, 2017 20:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

Z3Jeremy wrote:Am i missing the point? are you aware the seat height is electrically adjustable or are you abnormally short? apologies if so then maybe a cushion is a simpler solution, Jeremy..
The height adjustment raises the front and rear of the seat equally.

These seat spacers only raise the front.
by pingu
Mon 06 Mar, 2017 14:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

I've decided that the solution above is too much of a faff, so I've ordered some aluminium and I'm going to make some spacers from that.
by pingu
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 17:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox and oil
Replies: 6
Views: 2021

Re: Gearbox and oil

I always remind myself that none of the car makers produce oil themselves but have probably got a nice deal so that they recommend an oil and get a good deal on the oil they buy to put in new cars. For many years I have used Triple QX 5W40 fully synthetic which they say is approved to BMW LL01 or w...
by pingu
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 13:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water in trunk
Replies: 14
Views: 5125

Re: Water in trunk

Mobile phone / Video camera / GoPro with a torch
by pingu
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 12:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox and oil
Replies: 6
Views: 2021

Re: Gearbox and oil

BMW Service Department (not Parts Department) sell the approved stuff. You will need to provide a container(s) to hold 2 litres and it's not cheap.

You can get an oil that has been recommended from the internet much cheaper elsewhere.
by pingu
Sat 04 Mar, 2017 16:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

Solution that passes the sledge test...


https://youtu.be/ZaY7Gej0Z9k
by pingu
Sat 04 Mar, 2017 10:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

Failed the sledge hammer test - I need to reinforce the solution.
by pingu
Sat 04 Mar, 2017 00:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

Very interesting, but not sure i'm getting it 100%. So you would keep the thayer solution and just add two spacer on both sides of the thayer solution, to support the weight of the seat? Or would you create a 1 piece spacer that is screwed on the stud and do a hybrid version of both? Notice the spa...
by pingu
Fri 03 Mar, 2017 17:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M side mirrors assemble solution
Replies: 9
Views: 7332

Re: Z3M side mirrors assemble solution

You can smooth them to a mirror finish using diminishing grades of sandpaper. Then you can paint them. You need to make sure that you use an appropriate material that won't react with the paint. Modern professional paint is water-based, but the stuff from Halfords is still solvent-based. Excellent i...
by pingu
Fri 03 Mar, 2017 13:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

I'm just about to go outside and investigate a solution :D . Further investigation tells me that the Thayler solution actually changes the design of the seat base mounting. The original solution PULLS the stud. In the event of the seat base being forced downward, the load is spread over an area of ...
by pingu
Thu 02 Mar, 2017 08:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

I'm just about to go outside and investigate a solution :D .
by pingu
Wed 01 Mar, 2017 22:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

I looked at the Thayler ones and decided that they put too much pressure on the floor. The original area in contact with the carpet is 2400 sq mm. The area in contact with the carpet in the Thayler solution is at most 500 sq mm - nearly five times the pressure on the carpet and hence the floor. With...
by pingu
Wed 01 Mar, 2017 21:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36663

Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters



https://youtu.be/X8TwJbRowKY

At the dock of the bay soon...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sony_jim/m.html?

If not, PM me for details.
by pingu
Wed 01 Mar, 2017 20:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411273

What did you make for your Z3 this week ?

Front Seat Lift Spacers
by pingu
Tue 28 Feb, 2017 12:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Can I use a different part number? (Roof Pump)
Replies: 7
Views: 2741

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

I agree with Bladerunner. I think that you are diving into the parts bin too early.

Have you tried to manually open the roof at the same time as electronically opening it?
by pingu
Mon 27 Feb, 2017 18:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel tank Straps
Replies: 8
Views: 3171

Re: Fuel tank Straps

Salvage.

Or make them yourself.

Is it the metal or the protective foam strip that is the problem?
by pingu
Sat 25 Feb, 2017 20:13
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M Exhaust?
Replies: 3
Views: 3314

Re: Z3M Exhaust?

corky wrote:I see that you aren't a genuine z person
A strange comment to make about a person who drives a Z that is at least 7 years older than most of the Zs on here.

If anyone is not a Z person, it's someone who is an M person in a Z jacket :D .
by pingu
Thu 23 Feb, 2017 13:52
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: 2017 BMWCC Trackday Event List
Replies: 5
Views: 7466

Re: 2017 BMWCC Trackday Event List

Brian H wrote:Anglesey
You can compare yourself against the Fifth Gear team :)
by pingu
Wed 22 Feb, 2017 21:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Butt strutt and body Brace (SOLD)
Replies: 2
Views: 1522

Re: Butt strutt and body Brace

Looking at the images, I'd be tempted to use countersunk bolts on the rear.

It would mean countersinking the holes in the cross-brace.

Good luck with the sale.
by pingu
Fri 17 Feb, 2017 21:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What price genuine diff carrier bushes
Replies: 12
Views: 4109

Re: What price genuine diff carrier bushes

There's more that one BMW dealer in the country - and most, if not all, will deliver.
by pingu
Thu 16 Feb, 2017 22:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What price genuine diff carrier bushes
Replies: 12
Views: 4109

Re: What price genuine diff carrier bushes

I would double check that it comes with a bush fitted.

Make sure that you can return it for cash if it doesn't arrive with one.
by pingu
Thu 16 Feb, 2017 20:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Rubber hose at base of dipstick tube
Replies: 4
Views: 2509

Re: Rubber hose at base of dipstick tube

I might have to jump in on this Pat, although it has stopped its not likely to get better with age, whats this seller shipping cost? It looks like a cheap piece of hose. I suggest that once Pat has the original, he takes it to a hose supplier and buys a metre. I expect the metre will cost less than...