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handsomejackuk

Thanks Bonzo, I dont really know what to think of the stone guards myself, i cut them myself from chrome vinyl, and i have also cut a set out of carbon fibre vinyl, my wife doesnt like them either and says to change them for the carbon, i going to keep them on for a few weeks though, as they didnt c...

handsomejackuk

i have a hot air gun here too... i may even take this route....

handsomejackuk

ok thanks, yeah, i seen some of the write up already, and thanks for the advice on not touching the silver.... might have missed that... i going to have a go over the next few days, and will keep you posted... my oven is pretty old and not in the best condition but hopefully will do the trick..

Al...

handsomejackuk

ok thanks i will investiagte those routes... i have seen a few that remove the lens completely and use a chrome bulb this looks ok but not sure what the legal thoughts are on this with vehicle tests.... one thing i did want to ask is... when removing the whole headlight assembly is there a foolproof...

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and from the other side looking towards the Great brecon beacons Pen-y-fan

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at Pontsticill reservoir yesterday...

handsomejackuk

are these clear lenses available anywhere else now ?

handsomejackuk

i would be interested in the facelift front headlights too if they become available please pm me

thanks Al...

handsomejackuk

i have had my carpet completely out and can comment that it is a pain to refit.. ,my carpet needed a real good clean as there was loads of black gum where the new roof was refitted... i bought the proper trim removal tools to get those plastic mushrooms out, takes a bit of fiddling but job was well ...

handsomejackuk

Yep, I also have the darker wood, although strangely i had the outside centre console trim in the wood too. I see you have the beige hockey-stick shaped trim which is normal from what ive ever seen and had before. My car I have now was ordered with wood trim so this is an OEM and not an after-marke...

handsomejackuk

thanks Bud sorted.... good to catch up..... will be putting the indicators and wheel on tomorrow... drove all the way home with roof down, got a bit chilly towards the end so heated seats on number three, and heater blowing warm to legs...

result...

Al.

handsomejackuk

Yeah, Beige and wood, a true English gentleman's car interior trim! Although the wood is a little overdone in the above pic in my opinion. Bonzo. yeah got to admit i think there is a bit too much wood in there... i only got the gear knob, and gear surround area... and mine is a darker wood colour h...

handsomejackuk

i thinks its sand beige.... as fitted to mine... colour Q4SN

http://users.belgacom.net/bmw_z3/bmw_z3_interior.htm

handsomejackuk

stunning looks like got to be on my bucket list...

handsomejackuk

grrrrr need clear ones....

handsomejackuk

peter2b wrote:Just done the hardnot pass in my z3 you need a front camera to see where your going as the road drops below the bonnet so you can't see what's there magic run though
Peter2b

where is this bit you talk about would love to view it on google maps....?

https://goo.gl/maps/E7psJL4yUQv

handsomejackuk

yeah will do Rob... we have to have a happy meal.. together..

.. i do get out quite a bit so next time you about let me know i try and get down do you bring the Z3 across to wales ?

handsomejackuk

woooo hooo i got Air con !!!!!!! yay and heated seats yay..... but only a 1.9.....

grrrrr

handsomejackuk

looks real nice Rob.... fancy a spin out on sometime ? could meet you somewhere.. if you up for it ? i am free all week...

Al.

handsomejackuk

we had a great day out today.. top down just plodding about at 40-50mph no stress at all... just enjoying the scenery....with some tunes playing through the welsh country side....

handsomejackuk

when i had mine gassed, the fella did a before and after test and checked for leaks before and after, to makesure his work was spot on he did a real thorough job and charged £50. also pulled out the old gas and recyled it and added fresh oil , weighed the refirgerant, and did a temperature test befo...

handsomejackuk

yep beats going out on my motorbike and dressing up helmet gloves, thermals boots etc.. and being frozen, any tips on keeping warm this winter, my first winter with a convertible, thinking of getting a trapper hat.... got the heated seats and love them...

handsomejackuk

I can't believe how many roadsters and other soft tops are actually driving around in brilliant sunshine with temps. well into the 70's with their tops up! I get quite vocal when I see this :evil: and that annoys the hell out of my Mrs. :wink: She said that it was probably too hot for them so they ...

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happened to me turned out to be the throttle body was sticking... follow the cable under the bonnet to the throttle body and take the cover off the top, black plastic cover.. then try and actuate the throttle butterfly to see if its sticky if it is, its an easy job to remove the throttle body and gi...

handsomejackuk

just a heads up i see this one not on here.. brecon prom about 12.30 z4, z3s meeting there starting off at sarn services 9.30 .. i going but seems theres more z4's than Z3s.... could do with a bit of Z3 support.... Grrrrr any more info check on z4 forum.... here http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtop...

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I always thought the beige leather on the steering wheel was very soft and easily marked. I used Liquid Leather on mine with very good results. https://s21.postimg.org/hndlyw753/Dye.jpg online photo sharing ok thanks Geoff, i did fone my local key cutter / leather repair place today and he was sayi...

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Warrior wrote:This might help...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJShIYoISO0

thanks bud yeah thats the thing but beige... i see if i can get some beige dye

handsomejackuk

Finally got round to fitting the post 2000 E46 style steering wheel I wanted on mine when I ordered it in 1999, it's in good condition but I'll use it as is for the rest of the season then give it the Royal treatment over the winter. whats the craic with the steering wheels, i see some with a small...

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seat bushes..... ordered next job to do... any tips ? i have read most of the articles on how to do them...

have taken steering wheel off at least i know how to get it off now... when a better one turns up or for when i get Royal to retrim it...

handsomejackuk

anyone got a set for sale... cheap..?

handsomejackuk

Hi, had my battery disconnected all night last night due to me having steering wheel off... so suspect my ECU has reset and is only running short term fuel trims... my clock and odometer reset too as expected, just curious is there a prefered method of getting the car to adapt to an ecu reset, as it...

handsomejackuk

ok thanks Bud....yeah its the whole wheel, i have scuffed it up i going to try and redye it.. if it dont work i get it recovered with royal

handsomejackuk

yeah i have contacted Royal, and they will retrtim it no problem for £125, just that i dont have much money at the moment and not working so have the time to give refurbishing a go i got nothing to lose only my time... i going out today in the car and going to some local 3 piece suite refurbishers t...

handsomejackuk

heres the grotty wheel :-( i would know what i could catch off that wheel... i have been so embarrased about it... i have had a cover on it for the last 6 weeks... its terrible... http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad70/handsomejackuk/bimmer/IMG_20160905_135333_zpsxjvj50qp.jpg http://i922.photobucke...

handsomejackuk

thanks....

any tips on how to get my scuffed / suede type scuffed leather smooth again ? on my steering wheel....

handsomejackuk

Hi, removed my beige leather steering wheel tonight with a view to having a go at cleaning restoring and re colouring it... anyway some of the leather is badly scuffed and i have tried various grades of sandpaper to scuff / abrade it and get it smooth but its very soft difficult to sand and ends up ...

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handsomejackuk

Thanks Bud....

handsomejackuk

one from tonight....

handsomejackuk

yeah mine is the same, when i initially stop it settles at about 1000rpm, then after a few seconds when the car is stationary it drops to the same as yours, its as though it senses road speed and keeps the idle up when coasting say to a stop.... as for idle adjustment, there is a lock screw under th...

handsomejackuk

Yeah thats it, looks like a lot of work,maybe i just give it a coat of black gloss while its attached...no worries thanks Rob

handsomejackuk

Hi, i have just painted my steering cooler pipe as it was looking a bit flaky, now i noiticed that just behind it, is a metal bracket thing just in front of the radiator but behind the steering cooler hose, is this much of a job to remove, as i would like to paint it to match my steering cooler. not...

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mrscalex wrote:I happened to pick one up in the 50% off bin in Halfords yesterday for £3.50. Brand Laser.

grrrrr lucky bugger...

i just order that one from ebay then...

handsomejackuk

is this the tool i need for removal of oil filter on a 1998 m44 1.9 engine ? 76mm 14 flutes ? or 74mm 14 flutes... linky here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-3117-Oil-Filter-Wrench-Cap-Tool-For-Audi-BMW-VW-76mm-x-14flu-14-Flutes-/152046488486?hash=item2366ad4ba6:g:m-EAAOSw8RJXB1-m thanks Al...

handsomejackuk

Get your spade out Rob.....

Dig a pit...

hehe...

could always get the kids involved tell them theres some buried treasure under the garage floor....!!!!

or get a local archaelogical group around they give you loads of help...

frindly and helpful as usual Al....

handsomejackuk

try Gibson and Turner In Oakdale they are local to me and do a really good job they are a family run business worth ringing them to see what they can do for you, i have had refurbishment work done to a few other cars and their work is real good quality https://www.yell.com/s/upholsterers-oakdale-bla...

handsomejackuk

How about insect mesh http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PHIFER-BLACK-FIBREGLASS-QUALITY-INSECT-MESH-FOR-FLY-BUG-SCREENS-1-2M-WIDE-PER-M-/112070155746?hash=item1a17e6dde2:g:lOsAAOSwv9hW6CdI nice one...my mate made a fly screen for his door last year maybe he got some left... just wondering how opaque it wou...

handsomejackuk

Anyone got any idea where to get the mesh as used for windstopper...? looking to make my own...

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grrrrbumpthis post for reference...

handsomejackuk

i saw your cars at zedfest but didnt get chance to chat as you were not nearby....

was a good event looking forward to next years...

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