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by Vic-Z3
Fri 27 Jun, 2014 19:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Arrrgggghhhhh!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3456

Re: Arrrgggghhhhh!!!!

I think paying me to haul it away, is not even on the table ................ :wink:
by Vic-Z3
Thu 19 Jun, 2014 18:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Arrrgggghhhhh!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3456

Re: Arrrgggghhhhh!!!!

Holy Sheet .......................................... :bawl:
by Vic-Z3
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 21:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water in boot
Replies: 88
Views: 25624

Re: Water in boot

Unfortunately if water gets past the bitumen seal around where the roof is bonded to the body work, which it will do eventually do to age. There is two directions it can take depending if you are parking nose up or nose down a slight incline. The one direction is to follow the rear single skin bulk ...
by Vic-Z3
Wed 04 Jun, 2014 17:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water in boot
Replies: 88
Views: 25624

Re: Water in boot

See here ................................... >

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... ot#p349616

It still don't leak ................. :D
by Vic-Z3
Fri 30 May, 2014 18:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help .... Leaks!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2431

Re: Help .... Leaks!!

I'm planning to post a video of how to check the grommet using a syringe and application of the silicone to prevent it. May prove useful to someone in the future.
Yes please ............... :)
by Vic-Z3
Wed 28 May, 2014 20:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BMW i8.... Looks a tad R8 ???
Replies: 14
Views: 3943

Re: BMW i8.... Looks a tad R8 ???

Er No ......................

Image

The BMW i8 looks a load better ...... imo


I Want One ...... :thumb:
by Vic-Z3
Thu 22 May, 2014 19:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Boot Finger Pull
Replies: 1
Views: 618

Wanted - Boot Finger Pull

Hi Just prior to going on holiday I opened the boot in the usual manner via the small chrome boot pull. Slicing the end of my forefinger in the process, had to have four butterfly stitches. Still it is all healed now. Has anyone got for sale - Chrome Boot Pull. Do check yours for wear and tear chaps...
by Vic-Z3
Thu 22 May, 2014 14:54
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: REVOLUTIONARY COATING !
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Re: REVOLUTIONARY COATING !

White residue .................. :bad
by Vic-Z3
Mon 12 May, 2014 09:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Horrible Rotten Noise
Replies: 16
Views: 1508

Re: Horrible Rotten Noise

I like ................ :thumb:

Any chance of moving the Thumbs Up Smilie to the first page ................ :thumb:
by Vic-Z3
Thu 08 May, 2014 18:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front screen advice please
Replies: 2
Views: 210

Re: Front screen advice please

Glass paint is available at the Craft Type Shops.
by Vic-Z3
Thu 08 May, 2014 18:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Horrible Rotten Noise
Replies: 16
Views: 1508

Re: Horrible Rotten Noise

Er No ............................ It is still annoying the hell out of me. Use the windscreen washers to wet screen along bottom edge and it stops. So no change there then. I am looking at silicon or some form of non hardening sticky stuff to place between the Plastic Skuttle and the Windscreen. I ...
by Vic-Z3
Tue 29 Apr, 2014 19:46
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Number plate holder
Replies: 10
Views: 2672

Re: Number plate holder

I have never heard of anyone nicking a stick on number plate, as when you stick em, they is on.
A lot of my friends over on Phoenix Fives have them and they have never had any stolen .....

Still was mainly a thought ................. :|
by Vic-Z3
Tue 29 Apr, 2014 19:40
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Pershore Plum Festival Car Gathering
Replies: 2
Views: 1351

Pershore Plum Festival Car Gathering

If you have never done this ............................. You really need to......

25th August 2014 in Pershore WR10 1DT, it had 750 plus classic and retro near classic cars and around 100 motorcycles last year.
by Vic-Z3
Sat 26 Apr, 2014 17:43
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Of Mice and Men......
Replies: 5
Views: 1089

Re: Of Mice and Men......

All I can see is a juicy pear ........... :squeeze:
by Vic-Z3
Sat 26 Apr, 2014 17:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Z3 2.2 M Sport upgrades advice
Replies: 49
Views: 8279

Re: BMW Z3 2.2 M Sport upgrades advice

It's bad enough that we have to put up with these nasty little two seater cars but don't bring any unwanted attention
to yourself or anyone of us, by sticking Micky Mouse or any other ridiculous fictitious character on the piles of dung
we have to endure ........... :wink:
by Vic-Z3
Sat 26 Apr, 2014 17:18
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Number plate holder
Replies: 10
Views: 2672

Re: Number plate holder

Looking better ..................... :thumb:

I wonder if a Stick on Number Plate would work .. :?:
by Vic-Z3
Wed 23 Apr, 2014 19:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: A suggestion if your Z3's body is shot, but mechanically OK
Replies: 4
Views: 1556

Re: A suggestion if your Z3's body is shot, but mechanically

Interesting ................................................................ Er NO.
by Vic-Z3
Tue 15 Apr, 2014 19:19
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Number plate holder
Replies: 10
Views: 2672

Re: Number plate holder

Please post a pic when done ........ :thumb:
by Vic-Z3
Tue 01 Apr, 2014 19:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust Howl
Replies: 13
Views: 1519

Re: Exhaust Howl

Pop on kitty ................. :wink:
by Vic-Z3
Tue 11 Mar, 2014 21:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sealing plugs in undercarriage
Replies: 13
Views: 1846

Re: Sealing plugs in undercarriage

Best under £10 quid I invested in ................. :thumb:
by Vic-Z3
Mon 10 Mar, 2014 20:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sealing plugs in undercarriage
Replies: 13
Views: 1846

Re: Sealing plugs in undercarriage

The only other leak I have is into the boot and that has been traced to the butyl seal so needs a new top at some point. Nothing major and now that I don't use her daily she is under a car cover when it rains. I had this and used "CAPTAIN TOLLEY CREEPING CRACK CURE" found on ebay............
by Vic-Z3
Thu 06 Mar, 2014 20:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sealing plugs in undercarriage
Replies: 13
Views: 1846

Re: Sealing plugs in undercarriage

If you can push it down from top, then reseal with a bitumen based paint.
Done this on mine.
by Vic-Z3
Mon 03 Mar, 2014 19:38
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster
Replies: 46
Views: 6806

Re: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster

From an MGB GT to a Midget ...................... :shock:
What the hell happened to the Spitfire ......... Just say it out loud over and over "I own a Spitfire".
by Vic-Z3
Mon 03 Mar, 2014 19:23
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Mallory Park Open Day
Replies: 9
Views: 2284

Re: Mallory Park Open Day

Ah ha .............................. It was I ...... :)
by Vic-Z3
Sun 02 Mar, 2014 23:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to wash your Z3 - Enjoy ;o)
Replies: 10
Views: 1316

Re: How to wash your Z3 - Enjoy ;o)

Yep ............................ Pure Filth :wink:
by Vic-Z3
Sun 02 Mar, 2014 23:00
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Mallory Park Open Day
Replies: 9
Views: 2284

Re: Mallory Park Open Day

Well I saw some three Z3's and a couple of 4's ................................. :) Even waved a short hi and bye to a Z4 owner ............. :) Good little day away from the house work that. Had a walk right round the track, looked at a load of very cool motoring bits. An the sun shone upon the rig...
by Vic-Z3
Fri 28 Feb, 2014 20:54
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Mallory Park Open Day
Replies: 9
Views: 2284

Re: Mallory Park Open Day

My aim is 11.00am as I fancy a lay in ............................. :)
by Vic-Z3
Thu 27 Feb, 2014 20:49
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Talking Tax
Replies: 4
Views: 1171

Talking Tax

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vehicle-tax-changes The first bit ................................ :) Buying or selling a vehicle When buying a used vehicle you will be able to use the V5C/2 - new keeper supplement to pay vehicle tax at a Post Office branch, along with the MOT certificate (if ap...
by Vic-Z3
Mon 24 Feb, 2014 18:56
Forum: Performance
Topic: Eaton supercharger questions
Replies: 16
Views: 5707

Re: Eaton supercharger questions

My experience is limited but ................ The rotors are housed central in the bearings at each end and rotate central to the casing. They should not come into contact with the casing at all unless the bearings get knackered or the rotors distort under extreme heat or rpm. Scouring is a sure sig...
by Vic-Z3
Thu 20 Feb, 2014 19:32
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Mallory Park Open Day
Replies: 9
Views: 2284

Mallory Park Open Day

Open Day March 1st 2014 Mallory Park Race Circuit is set to open its gates to everyone in a Motorsport Extravaganza Open Day on Saturday, March 1. The management of Real Motorsport Ltd. is pleased to announce that Mallory Park will officially re-open on March 1st from 10.30a.m. with a special “Meet ...
by Vic-Z3
Mon 10 Feb, 2014 19:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres (again!!)
Replies: 5
Views: 752

Re: Tyres (again!!)

It may be a case of having the tyre taken of the rim and cleaning the inner edge where the bead sits, then getting it put back on. Unless you are sure it is damage to the tyre via a nail or screw. BMW wheels did or do have the reputation of leaking air. This is normally down to a lack of care in fit...
by Vic-Z3
Tue 04 Feb, 2014 21:46
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster
Replies: 46
Views: 6806

Re: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster

The younger more petulant one I would guess ................. :wink:
by Vic-Z3
Tue 04 Feb, 2014 21:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: handling improvements?
Replies: 54
Views: 5783

Re: handling improvements?

by Vic-Z3
Tue 04 Feb, 2014 21:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres - which ones from where?
Replies: 22
Views: 2054

Re: Tyres - which ones from where?

I like this review site when I chose tyres ......................

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Falken/ZE912.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Falken/ZE914.htm

On the percentages the 914's have it.
by Vic-Z3
Tue 04 Feb, 2014 20:55
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: SWISSVAX
Replies: 27
Views: 4605

Re: SWISSVAX

Bought from Morrisons tonight ........................ :D
by Vic-Z3
Mon 03 Feb, 2014 19:19
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster
Replies: 46
Views: 6806

Re: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster

Spitfire .................................... That's all I need to add. Just keep saying it ................. :)
by Vic-Z3
Mon 03 Feb, 2014 19:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres - which ones from where?
Replies: 22
Views: 2054

Re: Tyres - which ones from where?

Falken Ziex ZE912
by Vic-Z3
Mon 03 Feb, 2014 19:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: handling improvements?
Replies: 54
Views: 5783

Re: handling improvements?

It's this one again .................................. :head:

The front tyres are the culprits :)

Go and buy some Falken Ziex ZE912 tyres ....................... Now.
by Vic-Z3
Wed 29 Jan, 2014 18:54
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Unusual Z3 MAKEOVER....
Replies: 5
Views: 1298

Re: Unusual Z3 MAKEOVER....

I luv the dash out pic ......... :)
by Vic-Z3
Wed 29 Jan, 2014 18:49
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster
Replies: 46
Views: 6806

Re: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster

Spitfire 1500 over the MGB anytime ............... :thumb:
by Vic-Z3
Tue 28 Jan, 2014 16:48
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Unusual Z3 MAKEOVER....
Replies: 5
Views: 1298

Re: Unusual Z3 MAKEOVER....

Follow the Top Main Photo link, it becomes even more interesting .............. :)
by Vic-Z3
Tue 21 Jan, 2014 17:33
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: MAN FLU!
Replies: 19
Views: 3066

Re: MAN FLU!

The tone has been lowered ....................
by Vic-Z3
Mon 20 Jan, 2014 21:00
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: MAN FLU!
Replies: 19
Views: 3066

Re: MAN FLU!

It's the PMFT (Post Man Flu Tension) after the symptoms have all but gone that are the worst,
my mood swings all over the shop. :lol: :bawl: :-| :shrug :bad :thumb: Just don't know where my head is.
Women they don't know how good they got it man .......... :wink:
by Vic-Z3
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 18:28
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Cannonball rum
Replies: 2
Views: 1186

Re: Cannonball rum

Booze Cruise .............. :shake:
by Vic-Z3
Sun 22 Dec, 2013 22:51
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midland meet 17th August 2014
Replies: 96
Views: 26693

Re: Midland meet 17th August 2014

Stick my name on this list .................. :thumb:
by Vic-Z3
Sun 15 Dec, 2013 20:25
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Merry Xmas.
Replies: 22
Views: 4034

Re: Merry Xmas.

Merry Xmas to all ............................ :D
by Vic-Z3
Sun 15 Dec, 2013 20:21
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Nelson Mandela
Replies: 14
Views: 2699

Re: Nelson Mandela

I guess that's what they're about mostly... more interested in their own careers than good governance.
The world over chap ( politicians )....... :wink:
by Vic-Z3
Wed 11 Dec, 2013 20:08
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Nelson Mandela
Replies: 14
Views: 2699

Re: Nelson Mandela

:bawl:
by Vic-Z3
Tue 10 Dec, 2013 12:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.2 how quick?
Replies: 24
Views: 2601

Re: 2.2 how quick?

I have found that over the last three years of owning the 2.2, I am now finding that more power is required to fulfill my wants. How quick one gets used to the power available and craves more. I think chipping the beast is a logical step and see if we can achieve somewhere close to 200hp. May have t...
by Vic-Z3
Tue 10 Dec, 2013 12:19
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Nelson Mandela
Replies: 14
Views: 2699

Re: Nelson Mandela

As was the collapse of the Berlin Wall ................. :roll: