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by Phil
Sat 11 Dec, 2004 17:22
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Meguiars help ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1515

Meguires

Good stuff particularly the Gold stuff.
There are quite a few distributors now ie small local car supply places.
by Phil
Mon 06 Dec, 2004 21:04
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: so how much is the warranty going to cost next year?
Replies: 9
Views: 1516

Same here--

We've one car to renew Jan 05 and the other Feb but if we do both before Jan 13th no problem ---£510. They must be looking at a serious price rise.
by Phil
Wed 01 Dec, 2004 21:27
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Xmas Midland Drive and Dine
Replies: 3
Views: 1073

Xmas Midland Drive and Dine

Tuesday 14th December.
Usual format 7.30pm start Solihull ---visit Stratford upon Avon Xmas lights and then off for dinner.
With Xmas upon us I need to know numbers for this before I book the venue.
So who's coming
by Phil
Mon 29 Nov, 2004 21:31
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Aug 21: Swiss Z Rally 2005 -- "Z3 10th anniversary"
Replies: 195
Views: 37219

Marise and I will be there

Its in the diary and plans being made.
by Phil
Mon 29 Nov, 2004 21:29
Forum: Performance
Topic: Track day e36
Replies: 8
Views: 1840

Enjoy your Z at the Ring.

Its not about racing, its about enjoying your car at a pace you feel comfortable with. We saw several accidents at the Ring but just know your limitations and dont go mad. Build up your speed slowly as you get to know the track. Treat it with respect and you'll have a fabulous time.
by Phil
Thu 25 Nov, 2004 19:25
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Zeddy and Bimmer Rally April 1st-3rd 2005 in Germany
Replies: 19
Views: 6128

Harz Trip-------

There are loads of cars going on this trip and tons of interest on Z4um.
There's quite a group of Brits going and we are all staying together in a rather tasty hotel. How come there is so little interest from the Z3 world.
by Phil
Wed 24 Nov, 2004 21:25
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Driver track day training
Replies: 39
Views: 23312

Trip to Millbrook

I did Millbrook some years ago on a corporate day out.
Justin Bell took me round the banked oval and handling circuit in a Porsche. We did the oval at 166mph when he took his hands off the steering wheel -------scary.
by Phil
Mon 22 Nov, 2004 21:27
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: UPDATE 28th December-The Christmas Cruise 2004
Replies: 42
Views: 8558

The route

Cycled round the bit from Stratford to Meriden today - well at least most of it. Shame it'll be dark when we drive it.
by Phil
Sun 21 Nov, 2004 08:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: First real heart pumping moment in the Z'd
Replies: 12
Views: 1765

Dsc --

It does brake the car as part of its control system.
by Phil
Fri 19 Nov, 2004 19:22
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: UPDATE 28th December-The Christmas Cruise 2004
Replies: 42
Views: 8558

He lost me on my home patch-----------

Got onto some of the back lanes and got Meriden before him --hee hee. This promises to be a super day out, regardless of the weather. It rained all day but we still had a really good day out. Fact finding, of course. Lunch at the Lygon Arms was in the interest of ------mmmm -------food!!!!! It is a ...
by Phil
Thu 18 Nov, 2004 21:13
Forum: Performance
Topic: New Tyres for my Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 2402

Got snow in Solihull now!!!!!!!!!

:?
by Phil
Wed 17 Nov, 2004 16:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The Z4M????
Replies: 29
Views: 3763

V8

Now would they try a V8 in it like the latest M cars or isnt there room?
by Phil
Wed 17 Nov, 2004 09:24
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Transferrable skills
Replies: 4
Views: 1990

Not moving over to the right-----------

on a left hand bend-------------- hee hee.
by Phil
Tue 16 Nov, 2004 08:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated Seat Probs..!
Replies: 2
Views: 760

There are many answers -------

none of them serious though --------- sorry. :dunce:
by Phil
Mon 15 Nov, 2004 22:01
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New Video! Germany's answer to ... THE TAIL THE DRAGON ...
Replies: 5
Views: 1784

Is it near the Harz mountains?

Might be worth a detour on the way back from the April trip.
by Phil
Mon 15 Nov, 2004 21:06
Forum: Performance
Topic: New Tyres for my Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 2402

Pilot Sport 2s for me------

But as Stu said in sets only. Dont mix.
by Phil
Sat 13 Nov, 2004 20:24
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Unscheduled runs...
Replies: 9
Views: 1933

Winter rubber------

You don't mean snow chains --do you!!!!!!!!!!
by Phil
Fri 12 Nov, 2004 17:24
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: UPDATE 28th December-The Christmas Cruise 2004
Replies: 42
Views: 8558

Hi ya Paul ------

Although I'm not the organiser I dont think Gary will mind as he drives a Porsche!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope you can make it -- long time since we've seen you.
by Phil
Fri 12 Nov, 2004 10:33
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: 20-character restriction on user names
Replies: 0
Views: 1323

20-character restriction on user names

The length of some of the user names was causing problems as some of the admin functions wouldn't work unless either the scripts were altered or the user names shortened. Changing the admin scripts was a lot of work, so the affected names have been shortened and the 'profile' function changed so tha...
by Phil
Wed 10 Nov, 2004 20:54
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Do YOU Hibernate?????????
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

There was a Cruise last night---------

One car was top down even. 2 had hard tops so a bit difficult to go topless.
by Phil
Mon 08 Nov, 2004 12:22
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Zeddy and Bimmer Rally April 1st-3rd 2005 in Germany
Replies: 19
Views: 6128

Nurburgring ---------Harz trip

Just a thought, an additional 80 mile drive between Wernigerode and Maastricht leads to The Nurburgring. Just a thought, probably wouldnt be open anyway --------- :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by Phil
Mon 08 Nov, 2004 12:12
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine-Tues 9th Nov..
Replies: 3
Views: 1096

Reminder------------

There ia a drive and dine tomorrow ----------if your interested.
by Phil
Mon 08 Nov, 2004 12:11
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Zeddy and Bimmer Rally April 1st-3rd 2005 in Germany
Replies: 19
Views: 6128

Harz plus-------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an outline idea for anyone doing the Harz trip, particularly from the UK. It is 750 km from Calais to the Harz region which could be split into an overnight stop en route. Wed March 30th -- Overnight Folkestone ...
by Phil
Mon 08 Nov, 2004 01:39
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Zroadster.net stickers - anyone interested???
Replies: 66
Views: 15826

Err... as previously posted, we are working on this and will update people shortly.

Tim
by Phil
Sun 07 Nov, 2004 15:13
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Road Use and Damaged tyres
Replies: 3
Views: 773

Just got back from Biscester!!!!!!!!!!!!

A friend of mine whilst out riding his bike went into a pothole and wrecked one rim and 2 tyres. He went back and photographed the hole and then sent a letter with a quote for the cost of repairs and got a cheque by return. He did mention that a complaint had already been registered for the same pot...
by Phil
Sat 06 Nov, 2004 23:30
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sexy looking wheel treatment
Replies: 6
Views: 1545

Looks like standard M Roadster

Except clean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P :lol:
by Phil
Tue 02 Nov, 2004 17:48
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine-Tues 9th Nov..
Replies: 3
Views: 1096

Midland Drive and Dine-Tues 9th Nov..

7.30pm prompt at Brueton Park as usual.
07939 067 367 for more info or e-mail.
by Phil
Mon 01 Nov, 2004 11:25
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Oil Temperature
Replies: 6
Views: 1568

Takes about 5 miles.

Water temp. about 2 miles. Depends on ambient temp. as well, I guess.
by Phil
Sun 31 Oct, 2004 19:01
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 Recall
Replies: 55
Views: 7707

What is the object of the exercise?

As BMW have said there is no recall is the object of the exercise to get them to change their minds? If so I would think this is highly unlikely. BMW have a pretty good ' gesture of goodwill' reputation and I would take them at face value as suggest that if the problem arises in one of the S54 engin...
by Phil
Fri 29 Oct, 2004 20:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hard top - tips
Replies: 8
Views: 2203

Hard top - tips

Here's a few tips to bear in mind when buying a hard top from anywhere other than a main dealer. 1 A fitting kit is required. 2 There are 2 special screws which secure it at the front. 3 There is a special tool which is required to secure these screws. 4 There is a hard top cover which is supplied 5...
by Phil
Thu 28 Oct, 2004 17:35
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: drivers 1 v camaras 0
Replies: 13
Views: 1921

I suspect that this is illegal---

:?:
by Phil
Thu 28 Oct, 2004 17:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Servicing in bristol area
Replies: 13
Views: 1683

For me --main dealer stamps only

Wouldnt consider anything else -
by Phil
Mon 25 Oct, 2004 21:03
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: test drove a coupe
Replies: 22
Views: 4482

Boxster S doesn't stand a chance------

An M Coupe or M Roadster will leave a Boxster S for dead on a straight forward straight line acceleration.
by Phil
Mon 25 Oct, 2004 20:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: 5th Gear
Replies: 5
Views: 1375

I can be quicker than a bike-------

over 20yds.
A racing bike (a pushbike to the unitiated) is usually quicker than a car from standstill over the first few yards.
Doesn't harf annoy people in the traffic lights race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Phil
Mon 18 Oct, 2004 19:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 hardtop heated rear window?
Replies: 4
Views: 1332

Oops----------

Mine is to the rear between the seats next to the Hood switch.
by Phil
Thu 14 Oct, 2004 20:32
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: One More Car, One More Rider ...
Replies: 12
Views: 1730

Oh Leila------------

What would Justine think about this!!!!!!
No comment - I bet.
by Phil
Tue 12 Oct, 2004 12:21
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: That pesky varmint !! :lol:
Replies: 12
Views: 3245

We'll be very pleased to see you.....regardless of the state of your car. But then, we're always at the front and with the speed that Phil drives down those lanes , the wind is bound to be in the right direction :wink:
by Phil
Tue 12 Oct, 2004 12:16
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4UM site down? it's.....
Replies: 24
Views: 5247

It's back :D :D
by Phil
Mon 11 Oct, 2004 10:00
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Tues. 12th Oct..
Replies: 12
Views: 2956

Just a reminder ----------

Its tomorrow night. :lol:
by Phil
Wed 06 Oct, 2004 18:34
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Tues. 12th Oct..
Replies: 12
Views: 2956

Looking forward to it

We'll take you on a fast one ----- :twisted:
by Phil
Wed 06 Oct, 2004 18:11
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Tues. 12th Oct..
Replies: 12
Views: 2956

Midland Drive and Dine

Not a lot of interest in the October 12th event so far. If you are coming let me know otherwise as it stands at the moment I'll cancel this one and run it in November. I have some great roads and dont want to waste them if only 3 cars are coming. Alternately I can run it on the 19th Oct if there is ...
by Phil
Sun 03 Oct, 2004 18:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: One of the 79
Replies: 22
Views: 2723

Pleased you've got a new car---

Phoenix yellow looks good-- enjoy.
by Phil
Sun 03 Oct, 2004 18:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 2.8v3.0v//M performance. Low //Mpower mystery solved. Prang!
Replies: 207
Views: 23999

Glad you're Ok-------

I dont want to be morbid but how many of the Forum cars have been wrecked now.
Scary.
by Phil
Sun 03 Oct, 2004 18:15
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Road Angel
Replies: 30
Views: 8223

I use Snooper ---------

It can take several weeks for a new site to be added.
by Phil
Sun 03 Oct, 2004 07:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Practical Fuel Economy
Replies: 31
Views: 4195

M v 2.8

Got about 26mpg from the 2.8
23ish from the M
That takes all sorts of driving into account.
Always looking for fuel at 220 miles from a tank in both cars
by Phil
Fri 01 Oct, 2004 18:13
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Unless BMW announce the MZ4 damn soon ...
Replies: 20
Views: 4221

I received the brochure today!

Cant remember asking for it but lets see ---------
SLK 55 Amg £49570 on the road. It has a 7 speed auto box with Tipfunction. 360bhp and 510nm torque. 0-62.5 in 4.9secs.
by Phil
Mon 27 Sep, 2004 17:50
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Tues. 12th Oct..
Replies: 12
Views: 2956

Midland Drive and Dine Tues. 12th Oct..

Usual format --7.30pm prompt Brueton Park car park, Solihull for a 30 mile drive and a meal at The Cottage, Fillongley. Got some fast twistys as per normal and the finish is close to the A45/M42 to ease the return journey. More info. 07939 067 367 or e-mail me. Please let me know if you are coming. ...