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In case anyone was also flummoxed, my friend Google tells me a "hardy disc" is disc-shaped flexible coupling which I am guessing, in the case of the Z1, connects the transmission to the torque tube....

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The Z1 comes in six factory colours: Four metallics: Dream Black, Primordial Green, Pure Blue and Magic Violet. Two non-metallics: Top red and fun yellow. The most common colours are red, green and black. The other three are pretty rare. The Dream Black has quite a prounced blue/green tinge to it. P...

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Pics please.

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Not at present.

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www.mobile.de?

Found mine on here (wasn't advertised anywhere else): http://www.carandclassic.co.uk

This N-reg example is red: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C400952

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Finally got the car back today, albeit still with a slightly loose front wing as the new one is still AWOL in the BMW back order system. Front bumper looks spotless and it's great to have it back. Took advantage of it going into the bodyshop to finally have the horrible old Belgian dealer badge that...

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FinerZ1 wrote:I've also got the 'pillow' first aid kit, stored behind the passenger seat.

Those ebay luggage items are in very poor condition!

I thought the same. I have the first aid kit as well.

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The bodyshop has repaired and repainted the front bumper for me and I should get the car back today or tomorrow with the old wing still in situ. Then we'll just wait for the new wing to turn up from BMW and, when it does, I'll drop the car back down to them for the new wing to be fitted.

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This was timely and helpful. The bodyshop who are repairing the Z1 under the insurance claim rang BMW this morning who confirmed to them that a new batch of wings were coming in. Accordingly they were able to order one, but BMW were not yet able to give an ETA for delivery.

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That's very interesting.

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Spotted another Z1 out and about here in London on Saturday afternoon while out and about in mine, which is not a common occurrence. In fact it's precisely the second time in 8 years. Had taken mine to be washed at the local "posh wash" here in W2 which involved passing a nearby crowded pu...

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...but it does look in good nick. N-reg is mildly unusual too:

http://www.jbspecialistcars.co.uk/used- ... 6520646399

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Green Genie wrote:Any help?

http://www.ebay.de/itm/bmw-Z1-Kotflugel ... 19e03208c9

Thanks! However, it needs collecting apparently and there's no way to tell the condition...

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Has any one got any experience of these strengthening pieces?

http://www.pottis-garage.de/cgi-bin/con ... l-vorn.htm

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ChrisS wrote:Is the taxi aggressor's insurer likely to pay for the more expensive, carbon wing? Since the OE alternative isn't available within a reasonable time, there would appear to be no alternative way for them to settle the claim promptly.

I don't think they'd fork out for the carbonfibre one.

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FinerZ1 wrote:I emailed Renee Visser last night as I need the same front wing. I'll let you know if he has any in stock.

Perfect - that would be very much appreciated!

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If you have all the bits from your wing, it can be temporarily ally strengthened/repaired until BMW find a new one. Also try Senna or Renee Visser, he has/had alot of panel parts 0031 518 43 29 55 Thanks. This is an insurance claim, so I'd rather source it now and get it paid for by the insurance...

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It seems BMW is clean out of new OE front wings - I missed the last one by mere days. Anyone got any tips on how to source one? I need an off-side (ie passenger side) one as it seems the impact with the taxi has cracked/snapped all the mounting points (the other front wing is fine).

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I like that colour. The standard colours are: Primeval Green (a dark metallic shade); Dream Black (metallic, looks very dark blue/green in sunlight); Top red (non-metallic); Fun yellow (non-metallic custard colour); Pure Blue (a bright metallic blue not dissimilar to Estoril Blue); and Magic Violet ...

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Will do. I have also requested a quote from BMW Park Lane's Classic workshop - they were the ones who raised the mounting points issue when they inspected the car. They are looking into whether wings are available...

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Annoyingly, it might need a new wing, believe it or not, as all the mountings have snapped/cracked on that side (they are fine on the other side).

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It was a loose connection likely caused by them disturbing the wiring whilst fitting the new dampers. They fixed it free of charge.

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Jet wrote:Gawd, another summer spoiler. Don't you fancy Park Lane, its closer? What is ML body repairs like?

Park Lane are still dearer on labour rates (£90+VAT for Classics vs £69+VAT at ML), plus I have less confidence in their knowledge of Z1s.

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Vastly annoyed. Just got the Z1 back yesterday after nearly two months of being in and out of Munich Legends for servicing/repairs, only for a black cab driver to try to squeeze past the front of my car and drag the back wheel/rear corner across the front corner of the Z1. Aargh! He stopped, was apo...

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No problem. Hope you get it sorted.

Getting mine delivered back by ML to my office in the City tomorrow. Was a bad contact which was all sorted f.o.c.

If you're London-based, it's worth noting that they offer a collection and delivery service - it's a bit of schlepp otherwise.

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Welcome! Can't help you on the door beyond altering the title of the thread, although others can, being as this is a mine of useful information... My Z1 is back at ML. On the way back from picking it up, the brake pad warning light started flickering intermittently, something that hasn't happened be...

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The Griffin Inn in Fletching, by any chance? That's been my usual lunch destination on ML visits over the last 8 years! That and Trading Boundaries go some way to persuading the female element of the need to go to Sussex.

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Clocked a smart green G-reg Z1 with Grassicks of Perth numberplates sitting in the showroom at Munich Legends on Saturday morning when I went down to pick up mine after its service, MoT and suspension overhaul. Was also awaiting collection after having a service/work done. Looked pretty tidy and tot...

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....in the early 1990s...can't have been many Z1s in Poland back then...

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Have decided to stick with the standard rear shocks myself. I've asked about the rear springs on mine and am told that they are in perfectly good nick with no sign that they need replacing. Apparently the most common issue is for them to to fatigue and snap near the ends. No idea whether rust might ...

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Hey RT, I found the OEM ones very soft and wallowy when I got my Z1 and went for a set of SPAX dampers. Much better and much less of a floaty feeling. Not expensive and based in Bicester, just up the road. Thanks. How knackered were they by that stage though? And did you need new springs with the S...

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My Z1's become quite unpleasant to drive lately with the back feeling loose and skittish, particularly over broken surfaces and there was a noticeable judder on the steering between 55 and 65mph (although not below that or above it). Thought the former was possibly subframe bushes and the latter was...

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Yes, engine from E30 325i but chassis is bespoke. Servicing and day-to-day running costs are pretty low, as is classic insurance. Best if services annually regardless of mileage and cambelt should be changed every 4 years along with the tensioner. As regards cars currently for sale, Dick Lovett have...

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Welcome! Nice stable of cars and good shout on adding a Z1 - very much a different car to the two you have, believe it or not. As to where to find one, keep an eye out on the Classifieds (Pistonheads, http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk, http://www.carandclassic.co.uk, http://www.classicdriver.com)....

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Might be a long wait!

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BladeRunner919 wrote:And now we all have your address too!! Party, your place?

Nope. Because I'm not that stupid. Not only did I not live at the address in the search box but on an adjacent private mews (which is not on streetview due to being a private street) but I also moved from there last year.

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Imagine my surprise - the Google car passed on a rare day when I happened to leave the Z1 out for whatever reason!

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Ouch. Having previously lunched my own Z1, I can only say that I feel your pain!

What happened?

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...whose is it?

http://www.4starclassics.com/BMW-Z1-UK-FOR-SALE/

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Useful to know. Mine needs an Inspection I service soon.

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Oh well .. after much chasing of BMW dealers I finally got a response from the only dealer prepared to quote for an Inspection service and cam belt change on a Z1. One dealer simply refused to quote as the car was " far too old to be serviced by BMW franchises"; BMW GB please take note ! ...

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Can't do 31 August. A good friend is getting married in Vienna that day so am unavoidably away.

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Could it be linked to the very cold weather?

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Ahh. I was thinking I could sneak it in to an East Anglian w/end away. Still, Cotswolds is do-able.

August is generally a bad time to arrange anything.

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Like the sound of Lotus F1 and Norfolk roads.

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Not that much. I think that's uber-optimistisch. Sure, it has low miles and the ad says it's never seen rain and has been stored in a vacuum cover since 1997 but I still don't see it as a EUR50k car.

Even Hexagon only wanted £29k for their low-mileage example...

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Good to see my memory hasn't failed me totally!

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I might be dreaming it but I think I recall a suggestion that using thicker gearbox oil helps minimise an inherent rattle that you can get from Z1 gearboxes when warm. Something to do with the torque tube set-up if I recall correctly what one of our Dutch or German pals mentioned on the 2009 Silvers...

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None. I'm virtually certain (w/out checking the invoice) that whatever ML put into my Z1 at the last service was Castrol of some sort or other, as that's the name that rings a bell from the relevant invoice.

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Do Michelin make 225/45 R16? I thought hardly anyone did these days...

Although it could be worth stockpiling supersports for the M135i!!

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