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by whiteminks
Tue 06 Jul, 2010 18:31
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Something Different - A Cruise to WALNEY ISLAND - 7th August
Replies: 89
Views: 14438

Well I've been educated today. I'd never heard of Walney Island, Would have loved to attend but it is my birthday and the in-laws wedding anniversary so am committed already. :cry: I can't help thinking of this song though :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g89NxTTycxc
by whiteminks
Mon 05 Jul, 2010 22:06
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My precious toy
Replies: 92
Views: 20174

Just amazing Austin................ I love your photography 8-)
by whiteminks
Tue 15 Jun, 2010 14:53
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Got a new item delivered but not sure it will fit the Z ;-)
Replies: 41
Views: 3207

Congratulations! :D

Remember if she can't sleep you can always drive her round and round and round roundabouts. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by whiteminks
Mon 14 Jun, 2010 12:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Got lost, followed sheep track, still smiling
Replies: 7
Views: 1052

spokey wrote:You been taking navigation lessons from Whiteminks again? :twisted:
Nahhhhhhhhhhhh he'd be much dirtier than that! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by whiteminks
Sun 06 Jun, 2010 19:13
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Albino with her hard top fitted
Replies: 22
Views: 2252

Absolutely gorgeous! 8-)

I suspect several were made in LHD for the American market as it is a much warmer climate there. I wonder how many other RHDs there are? Truly stunning with the hard top too!
by whiteminks
Sun 30 May, 2010 21:38
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Silver Z3 in Bournemouth (with photo)
Replies: 13
Views: 1575

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr you want silver and you want dirty right?

My first cruise.............................................

Image
Some time later, been grass tracking have we?

:oops:
by whiteminks
Thu 27 May, 2010 19:08
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: I've converted my brother to the Z3 fold ;-)
Replies: 11
Views: 1831

Trust you Jontt........... one of the best advocates of the z3 ................ myself included of course :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Would you not agree that the 2.2 has the best exhaust note of all Zeds, including the S54,.............. and WM should know ;-)


:D :D
by whiteminks
Tue 25 May, 2010 20:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how old is the typical z3/z3m driver?
Replies: 225
Views: 18578

I saw my very first Z3 when I was on holiday in North Carolina in 1996/7. I was instantly smitten and wondered why I hadn't seen one in the UK. I vowed to have one, one fine day and now I have two :lol: :lol: :lol: The only car I can think of that I would ever part with my Sharky for is a Z8. Nothin...
by whiteminks
Mon 24 May, 2010 20:37
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: cruise that went through buxted east sussex last week end
Replies: 7
Views: 1067

Yep that was us :lol: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25145 BTW, do you have a relation named Tracy from East London? Love Buxted , went there for a friends wedding several years ago before I was banished from the South East to live up t'north. dlammas........ not quite the right spe...
by whiteminks
Mon 24 May, 2010 20:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how old is the typical z3/z3m driver?
Replies: 225
Views: 18578

Guess I ought to come clean.................... :oops: Had Toadster just before my 42nd bday. Have had him nearly four years now. Had Sharky 3 months after my 43rd bday ........... you can work it out ;-) Eeeeeeeeeeee your 40's are the best years: Wise enough to know, but still young enough to do th...
by whiteminks
Fri 21 May, 2010 18:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Noise from back end under car. any clues please!
Replies: 3
Views: 602

Annie, Have you looked at the plastic bits in the boot? These can clonk around a bit if not seated securely. The other thing is if you don't shut the boot properly ( sounds obvious but can look shut when it isn't) Also the straps on the fuel tank can fail and make quite a clonking noise on stopping?...
by whiteminks
Wed 19 May, 2010 19:29
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 Supercharged
Replies: 107
Views: 37179

stu wrote:Modify the hanger bracket for the back box!
Oerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sounds painful? :D
by whiteminks
Wed 19 May, 2010 19:22
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Littlesteve saying hi!
Replies: 21
Views: 2426

Hi Steve,

Great to have you on board :wink: !

As Titan would say 'silver is the best colour' :D

Your English is most excellent! I can sing 'A Little Mouse with Clogs
on' in Dutch but that is about my limit. :oops:


Thank goodness for the universal language of Zed. :)
by whiteminks
Mon 17 May, 2010 17:23
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sussex Scenic Tour Pictures
Replies: 29
Views: 4825

Just found Sandra's lookie-likie! :shock:


Can you sing Sandra?

Image
by whiteminks
Mon 17 May, 2010 17:15
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sussex Scenic Tour Pictures
Replies: 29
Views: 4825

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/timetravellers_2008/DSC_4501.jpg Third in from the left, earlier: http://www.3000books.com.au/wp-content/uploads/image-import/the-fonz.jpg :twisted: You are so right Estocks :lol: :lol: :lol: I wondered what had happened to the Fonz! And yes I have had 27mpg...
by whiteminks
Mon 17 May, 2010 08:42
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 11th July 2010
Replies: 141
Views: 30026

Hi Rob,

Put me down for BB and show etc.............

I may make the EM but I am at work the next day and it is quite a long way back. :wink:
by whiteminks
Fri 14 May, 2010 15:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Baby on the way, perfect Z3 solution found
Replies: 9
Views: 1051

Jonttt wrote:I was multi tasking :shock:
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: I didn't think men could do that..............
by whiteminks
Fri 14 May, 2010 15:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Baby on the way, perfect Z3 solution found
Replies: 9
Views: 1051

Re: Baby on the way, perfect Z3 solution found

Do you think this is safe, I don't want to risk damage to the Z when I have to fit a baby seat next month. nb I already have the OEM boot rack and baby seat, just need some bungy thingies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Q-xbyIsEk How did you manage that Jontt ?I thought you were too busy polishin...
by whiteminks
Fri 14 May, 2010 14:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how old is the typical z3/z3m driver?
Replies: 225
Views: 18578

21 and a bit.................................................................. :lol: :lol: :lol: :joker:
by whiteminks
Tue 11 May, 2010 21:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Newbie, Questions
Replies: 15
Views: 1354

Sienna red is one of the most gorgeous colours.............. next to steel grey and ............................... and silver of course! :D
by whiteminks
Tue 11 May, 2010 20:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potential buyer but which model?
Replies: 37
Views: 4098

Hi Groove,

Toadster my 2.2 is titanium silver and Sharky my S54 Z3M is steel grey :D

One can never have too many zeds! 8-)
by whiteminks
Tue 11 May, 2010 18:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potential buyer but which model?
Replies: 37
Views: 4098

I have a 2.2 which was my first Z3 and also a Z3M . I love them both! My dad who was a car nutter had an XR3i at one point which he loved to bits. The 2.2 has better performance than the XR3i and looks great too. The 2.2 is plenty fast enough for most situations ............ I think the official 0-6...
by whiteminks
Sun 09 May, 2010 21:38
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
Replies: 286
Views: 41348

What a fab day! Excellent organisation ZC and I was amazed at how well Terry's fan shape turned out after fears of multiple collisions! :) It was lovely to catch up with old friends like Rob T, ZC, Jontt and Deano and meet new people face to face. Terry was a gas ( well he would be wouldn't he :wink...
by whiteminks
Fri 07 May, 2010 16:39
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
Replies: 286
Views: 41348

Jonttt wrote:Who do I throw my keys to :puzzle:

So long as I'm close enough for my jump leads I'll be OK :D
Isn't that what Jeremy Clarkson said about older model Z4 owners? :D
by whiteminks
Fri 07 May, 2010 11:18
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
Replies: 286
Views: 41348

How about getting White Rose's wife to do the parking? :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Looks similar to your "that'll do" at Tatton year before last. :twisted: http://www.tsac.co.uk/photo/P9070058_2.jpg Cheers R. Cheeky monkey, I was right, it was everyone else that was wrong. :lol: :lol: :...
by whiteminks
Fri 07 May, 2010 10:14
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
Replies: 286
Views: 41348

Looks great, T. You even managed to get zeddy looking zeds. I can see us having to do some valet parking for a few people though. :lol: Cheers R. How about getting White Rose's wife to do the parking? :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: My beloved wife told me that the love of my life was in the bedroom ...
by whiteminks
Tue 04 May, 2010 11:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Possible grounds for divorce ?
Replies: 20
Views: 2505

Saves building a heated garage. :wink:
by whiteminks
Tue 04 May, 2010 09:48
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Newbie saying 'Hello'
Replies: 12
Views: 1302

Errrrrrrrr Dave, do you mean a Megane? I think a menage is something quite different unless it was a unique 'three-seater' version? :lol: :lol:

Enjoy the two-seater and the Z3!! :D
by whiteminks
Thu 29 Apr, 2010 12:41
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
Replies: 286
Views: 41348

Hi ZC,

I have registered and got my ticket. :)

Just me with no passenger.

I'll see you at Ferrybridge Services!


Cheers Paula.
by whiteminks
Sat 24 Apr, 2010 09:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Volcanic Ash
Replies: 48
Views: 5140

Covers coming off today and hopefully will get to clean and maybe reproof my soft tops and go for a spin!

The Met Office forecast is that the volcano still has significant plumes but the ash will be blown away from the UK for the next few days. :wink:
by whiteminks
Sat 24 Apr, 2010 09:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Request on Pistonheads for an S54 Z3m roadster
Replies: 7
Views: 1256

stu wrote:
Giles wrote:Either respray one, or bump off Whitey.

Easy.
How easy?

:roflmao:
I put up a good fight! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :devil:
by whiteminks
Fri 23 Apr, 2010 15:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Request on Pistonheads for an S54 Z3m roadster
Replies: 7
Views: 1256

:wave Thanks Jon. Yes, cash waiting for the right car. whiteminks yours looks perfect ;) :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Just spotted this thread and Sharky nearly pooed himself out of all 4 exhausts. :wink: He is very flattered to be so desired but he is a stayer. :D I hope you f...
by whiteminks
Fri 23 Apr, 2010 13:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Volcanic Ash
Replies: 48
Views: 5140

Hi Pants, I have 2 different covers. One is heavier than the other but is fully breathable.( It is the OEM Noah cover) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-OEM-Z3-Roadster-Car-Cover-NOAH-3811_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem518d620d4aQQitemZ350264364362QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories The ot...
by whiteminks
Wed 21 Apr, 2010 18:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Volcanic Ash
Replies: 48
Views: 5140

Check out a Morgan :oops: Its taken me all day to get that!! :roflmao: :oops: You silly sod.......... not so smart now are you? :wink: I p155ed myself at that! Terry on form as ever................ but then he is a cat person............ :D On the subject of ash............. both of my zeds have ha...
by whiteminks
Mon 12 Apr, 2010 17:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Z3M roadster, S50 / S54
Replies: 54
Views: 3176

OMG G what are you doing?

Smarty, is the arm hanging off your TVR cardigan? :D



Glad Emma is going to a good home though. :wink:
by whiteminks
Sun 11 Apr, 2010 17:46
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: York Cruise 10th April '10 - post photos here
Replies: 71
Views: 9707

Wished I could have been there folks :(

Had to entertain family over Easter. Took the Shark out for a proper blast earlier in the week so will be revving up for the next one. ;-)
by whiteminks
Sun 04 Apr, 2010 22:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Z3M roadster, S50 / S54
Replies: 54
Views: 3176

Errrrrrrrrr , love my S54 and shaving off my chest hair made things more aero-dynamic, 0-60 now below 5 seconds. :roflmao: :roflmao: A bit stubbly now though so will use Immac next time. :wink:

Vroooooooooooooooooooom! :D
by whiteminks
Wed 10 Mar, 2010 17:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Had a slight mishap today so now need
Replies: 14
Views: 1835

Poor you Zed C.

I hope you haven't got an infection which has spread to your ear as it can affect your balance and your judgment maybe?
by whiteminks
Wed 10 Mar, 2010 17:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 19
Views: 1542

Cheers Michael! That deserves a glass or two :wink:
by whiteminks
Sun 07 Mar, 2010 09:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Got a bit carried away on Ebay...now with pictures
Replies: 66
Views: 7462

Mark, you'll be needing the jump and landing gear from the Harrier if your last Yorkshire Cruise was anything to go by. :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock:
by whiteminks
Fri 05 Mar, 2010 17:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gliptone Leather Dye
Replies: 4
Views: 811

Rob, I have used the black gliptone very sucessfully on a rub on the seat bolster where the leather surface had rubbed off and it had gone a sort of pale grey colour. It works really well. You just have to retouch it occasionally. It doesn't come off on your clothes either! Even though the bottle lo...
by whiteminks
Fri 05 Mar, 2010 08:49
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Looking for a Z3 M Roadster in Imola Red.
Replies: 19
Views: 1768

Good for you Kris. A man on a mission indeed. Know what you want and go for it. A bit like me with my Sharky. :lol: :lol: :lol:

I don't regret it for a minute. A sheer joy to drive and look at! 8-)
by whiteminks
Tue 23 Feb, 2010 20:16
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My 2.0l Steel Grey Journal UPDATE: 24/11/10 ///M Console
Replies: 93
Views: 24760

Steel grey is just adorable! I am sure I have seen your zed a few times going up Greetwell Road? I may have been in either Toadster ( silver Z3 2.2), Sharky ( Steel grey Z3M) or Smartminxy ( white and silver Smart fortwo coupe :oops: ) I do wave but Greetwell Road is so busy you might have missed me...
by whiteminks
Mon 22 Feb, 2010 09:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: cant get into the fooking car
Replies: 6
Views: 952

Curry, try leaning hard against the door with a fair bit of force before opening it. My 2.2 does it to me sometimes and it seems to work. :wink:
by whiteminks
Wed 17 Feb, 2010 14:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Hello, New frenchie in Z3M ;)
Replies: 17
Views: 2173

Great pictures and story Jeff! Thanks for sharing. :wink:
by whiteminks
Wed 17 Feb, 2010 12:21
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Got a bit carried away on Ebay...now with pictures
Replies: 66
Views: 7462

Deano1712 wrote:
Jonttt wrote:
Deano1712 wrote:Clue - I will look at it lots. :)
A new girlfriend off eBay :shock: :wink:
No, that would be 'I will **** it lots'. :lol:

I think I have given too many clues some of you lot are too clever for fun.

Kiss? :wink:
by whiteminks
Tue 16 Feb, 2010 12:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What was I thinking of!!
Replies: 40
Views: 3588

[quote="TitanTim

Just need a heated glove now :lol:

Cheers,

Tim.[/quote]

I should think you'll get a heated something when she finds out? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Or you'll be right in the schnitz. :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
by whiteminks
Tue 16 Feb, 2010 12:41
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Got a bit carried away on Ebay...now with pictures
Replies: 66
Views: 7462

Supercharger?
by whiteminks
Fri 12 Feb, 2010 14:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My New Zed + pic
Replies: 127
Views: 6642

At last Gill!

So pleased you found one that ticked all the boxes.

Just think all the time you would have spent searching can be used for driving it now! :D
by whiteminks
Fri 12 Feb, 2010 14:13
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Hello! know anything of this car?
Replies: 15
Views: 1500

Welcome Maz0,

Did you buy Phoenix Neutron's S54 as it seems to be sold on PH? :wink:

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