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by Robert T
Mon 08 Jan, 2018 20:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: off line for a bit
Replies: 15
Views: 7006

Re: off line for a bit

Really sorry to hear this, Peter. I went through two long sets of chemo treatment nearly 20 years ago, so I know some of what you are going through. Hope the chemo goes well and wish you a speedy recovery.

R.

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by Robert T
Sat 06 Jan, 2018 22:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bloody Alarm!
Replies: 13
Views: 8004

Re: Bloody Alarm!

To my knowledge all UK Z3s from about 09/98 have the same alarm system with the buttons on the key. The interior movement sensor is ultrasonic, but mounted in the centre console. Microwave was only fitted as an upgrade to cars reporting problems with the ultrasonic units. I have the later alarm on m...
by Robert T
Sat 23 Dec, 2017 14:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Replies: 2
Views: 4836

Re: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

It's a Merry Christmas from him, and it's a Merry Christmas from me. Hope it brings lots of zedding goodies. And here's to a zed filled New Year. :cheers

Cheers R.

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by Robert T
Sun 17 Dec, 2017 22:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Interior colours
Replies: 8
Views: 4068

Re: Interior colours

Messages stay in your outbox until the recipient logs in and picks them up. So if they are still in your outbox, he hasn't seen them yet.

Cheers R.

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by Robert T
Wed 13 Dec, 2017 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfords Aftermarket Radio
Replies: 8
Views: 4063

Re: Halfords Aftermarket Radio

The connector for the original BMW headunit is a BMW-specific connector. You will need a BMW-to-ISO adapter cable. The headunit should have a cable that takes it from ISO to whatever is on the back of the headunit. If you have removed the amp, then how are the speakers connected at the moment? There...
by Robert T
Wed 13 Dec, 2017 18:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery removal help
Replies: 6
Views: 3964

Re: Battery removal help

Hi Jonny and welcome to the forum. I see that you have a 1997 car, so if it has the original alarm, it will the type with the separate fobs and a little round key. The alarm siren has a backup battery, which causes the siren to sound if the main battery is disconnected. The little round key can be i...
by Robert T
Mon 11 Dec, 2017 19:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: wanted hardtop mount guides
Replies: 2
Views: 1793

Re: wanted hardtop mount guides

I have a set of fitting gauges which I loan out, but they are currently out on loan. You don't really need to worry too much about the exact fit to transport the roof home safely, though it may whistle a bit. I assume you either already have or are getting a fitting kit with the roof. You need to ha...
by Robert T
Mon 27 Nov, 2017 23:20
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z1 on Wheeler Dealers - Quest 9pm Thu 30th Nov
Replies: 2
Views: 4825

Z1 on Wheeler Dealers - Quest 9pm Thu 30th Nov

I know many of you will have already seen this, but it is airing on Freeview this week for those that haven't.

Cheers R.

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by Robert T
Wed 22 Nov, 2017 15:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: winters here
Replies: 16
Views: 7077

Re: winters here

Peter, is there any chance you could post a picture of the shims and how they fit.

Thanks R.
by Robert T
Thu 16 Nov, 2017 13:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 steering wheel in superb condition. £65
Replies: 5
Views: 3133

Re: Z3 steering wheel in superb condition. £65

Andyboy wrote:Black. Aren't they all?
Nope. Also available in beige. And the plastic inserts came in a variety of colours.

Cheers R.

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by Robert T
Mon 13 Nov, 2017 18:54
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Donations - zroadster.net
Replies: 6
Views: 11615

Re: Donations - zroadster.net

Donation received with thanks from rambo after being loaned the forum's hardtop fitting gauges and hook spanner. He is now listed as a zroadster sponsor and his name now appears in green.

Thank you, kind sir.

R.
by Robert T
Mon 13 Nov, 2017 18:25
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Tapatalk Update
Replies: 1
Views: 3686

Tapatalk Update

There seems to have been a few changes to Tapatalk, including an updated plugin, so in order to keep it functioning, I have updated the site accordingly. Please let me know if Tapatalk seems to be misbehaving.

R.
by Robert T
Mon 13 Nov, 2017 18:21
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Android smart phone
Replies: 2
Views: 4667

Re: Android smart phone

Not your imagination, the recent topics box is indeed narrower than the others, and was sized to look right on a desktop-based web browser. It looks alright on my tablet, it looks much as your screenshot on my phone. To be fair, the whole of phpBB doesn't render amazingly well on a smartphone, which...
by Robert T
Sat 04 Nov, 2017 14:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DSC Warning Lights on
Replies: 6
Views: 3340

Re: DSC Warning Lights on

Error codes for a specific sensor are normally caused by the sensor emitting implausible values, whether that being due to a sensor fault, wiring fault or something connected to the sensor not generating the right inputs. So, if the car flags up a specific sensor, it is usually something closely rel...
by Robert T
Fri 03 Nov, 2017 12:04
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: User Profile
Replies: 6
Views: 5106

Re: User Profile

Hopefully it is now fixed. Not just sure whether it was my bad when I converted the site to phpBB 3.0 some years ago, or a handover from the olden days when the exterior colours piece was added, which I then copied. Either way it was set to validate the exterior colour with a max length of 25, even ...
by Robert T
Fri 03 Nov, 2017 11:48
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: User Profile
Replies: 6
Views: 5106

Re: User Profile

Problem found, now I just need to fix it! BTW It is just you - you are the first and only user to try to set "Palmetto Green II Metallic" as your car colour - and therein lies the problem... Frog is still going well - it did a coast-to-coast run earlier this year - which was good fun. :dri...
by Robert T
Fri 03 Nov, 2017 09:41
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: User Profile
Replies: 6
Views: 5106

Re: User Profile

Not an error that I have seen reported before, but I have a fairly good idea what it might be. When I get a chance, I will have a look and see if I can fix it.

Cheers R.

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by Robert T
Tue 31 Oct, 2017 11:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlamp replacement FUBAR
Replies: 15
Views: 6974

Re: Headlamp replacement FUBAR

Sorry Dave, with the Union Jack against your profile details, I assumed you were in the UK, rather than a Brit living in forn' parts. :oops: It seems that LHD headlights are different and might well all use H7 bulbs as Emek suggests. In the UK, it seems that HB4 are more common. BMW don't seem to be...
by Robert T
Tue 31 Oct, 2017 10:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: winters here
Replies: 16
Views: 7077

Re: winters here

What Peter is referring to, BMW call a Spacer Plate. It is part #33 on this diagram . From its positioning on the diagram, it looks like it might be intended to go between the front bracket on the hardtop and the hardtop itself, rather than between the bracket and the car. That way it will stay atta...
by Robert T
Mon 30 Oct, 2017 22:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: winters here
Replies: 16
Views: 7077

Re: winters here

Mounting gauges I have, along with the hook spanner for the lock rings on the hardtop. They are only needed for the initial fitting. I can post them to anywhere in the UK. I just need them returning when you are done, so that other members may use them. Please PM me if you want them. The spacers abo...
by Robert T
Sun 29 Oct, 2017 19:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: winters here
Replies: 16
Views: 7077

Re: winters here

I didn't know there were spacers for the front. The brackets on the front of the roof adjust left/right and backwards/forwards. The clamps on the rear of the roof adjust in all three axes. The mounts on the car do not adjust. Any chance of a pic? I just refitted my hardtop on Friday. I am still miss...
by Robert T
Tue 17 Oct, 2017 22:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlamp replacement FUBAR
Replies: 15
Views: 6974

Re: Headlamp replacement FUBAR

Intrigued by this thread, as I don't recall anyone mentioning that they had to change the headlamp bulbs when the swapped to later headlight units. Does the adapter for the H7 bulb have the same fitting at the HB4? And are the connectors the same between the two bulbs? Cheers R. Sent from my SM-T810...
by Robert T
Wed 11 Oct, 2017 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Abs / traction light
Replies: 6
Views: 3122

Re: Abs / traction light

Get the codes read and find out whether it is a wheel sensor or the pump/control board. Having the wheels off may have disturbed some dirt, or the wiring, but unless you read the codes, you won't know which wheel to check.

Cheers R.
by Robert T
Tue 10 Oct, 2017 21:09
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Z3 near Denwick
Replies: 0
Views: 3599

Z3 near Denwick

Spotted an interesting coloured Z3 this afternoon near Denwick. Colour looked a pale goldy yellow, which could have been Pistachio or Sahara Beige. Attempted to wave, but as I was in the back of a white 1 series at the time, I seriously doubt you would have noticed. [emoji38] Cheers R. Sent from my ...
by Robert T
Tue 10 Oct, 2017 07:43
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Silver Z3 - A1 Northumberland
Replies: 2
Views: 3904

Re: Silver Z3 - A1 Northumberland

Did it have top down and also black stone guards on rear wings? Saw a silver Z3 heading south down A19 near Wynyard Services around 10:45 yesterday. Looked good. Didn't see the stone guards, but definitely had the roof down, as did we. Would indeed have been somewhere around 10:45. Good to see you,...
by Robert T
Sun 08 Oct, 2017 21:28
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Silver Z3 - A1 Northumberland
Replies: 2
Views: 3904

Silver Z3 - A1 Northumberland

Heading South as I was heading North between Alnwick and Berwick. 'Twas I that flashed and waved at you. Thanks for reciprocating. [emoji16]

Cheers R.

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by Robert T
Fri 29 Sep, 2017 19:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlights!
Replies: 8
Views: 4317

Re: Headlights!

What bulbs are you running? A fair few of us have swapped standard for 100%+ brighter bulbs. Philips, Osram and Ring do variants, going by the names nightbreaker, silverstars and such. They are conventional bulbs, so no issues with MOTs, and simply burn brighter at a slight expense of lifespan. Pric...
by Robert T
Thu 21 Sep, 2017 12:42
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Dash warning lights
Replies: 1
Views: 3710

Re: Dash warning lights

First two are likely related, as I believe the Z3 tyre pressure monitoring system uses the wheel rotation sensors, as does the DSC. It is common to see the ABS light at the same time, so I'd query whether it was the brake wear light or the ABS light. Getting it plugged into diagnostics will confirm ...
by Robert T
Fri 15 Sep, 2017 22:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Footwell Speakers Not Working
Replies: 5
Views: 2677

Re: Footwell Speakers Not Working

Sounds like neither if the remote control wires are connected. There is one that operates the relay in the footwell amp, and another that supplies power to the aerial amplifier. I had the footwell speaker problem and just had to mate some additional bullets in my wiring loom - though this may have b...
by Robert T
Fri 25 Aug, 2017 09:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: wind deflector, no hoops
Replies: 11
Views: 6321

Re: wind deflector, no hoops

Hi Al, Bit of a thread resurrection after almost 10 years! The deflector is a genuine BMW item, but can only be bought second-hand. As I said in my original post, when it arrived, it was only the deflector, no fitting brackets at all - yes, that's what the seller showed in his photos, but he could h...
by Robert T
Thu 10 Aug, 2017 14:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Interior changes.
Replies: 3
Views: 2812

Re: Interior changes.

There are a number of interior difference over the years. Pre-facelift there were standard and chrome-line interiors, with the latter adding chrome bezels in the instrument cluster, chrome door pulls, a chrome headlight knob and a chrome indentation in the ashtray. The facelift introduced a lot of s...
by Robert T
Wed 02 Aug, 2017 23:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alarm LED/Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 2485

Re: Alarm LED/Switch

Maplin don't seem to have much in that department, but RS Components have quite a selection. Would need to see the pinout, but I think it is a microswitch with a separate LED and possibly a common ground. If you are stuck to get an exact replacement, it should be possible to construct a replacement ...
by Robert T
Mon 31 Jul, 2017 11:22
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 programmable functions scanner tool
Replies: 6
Views: 6754

Re: Z4 programmable functions scanner tool

I should add that when I was testing on Android, I was using my existing BMTechnic cable and adapter that I normally use with INPA on a PC, but with an OTG (On The Go) adapter cable from a Samsung tablet. Not sure why it couldn't read the other 2 ECUs when it was using exactly the same adapter. The ...
by Robert T
Sat 29 Jul, 2017 22:03
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 programmable functions scanner tool
Replies: 6
Views: 6754

Re: Z4 programmable functions scanner tool

Well I was sufficiently unimpressed with Carly Lite to not want to buy the Pro edition. It claimed to have read 3 out of a possible 33 ECUs on my car. INPA can manage 5, and that is pretty much all there is! The adapter I have doesn't seem to want to connect to an 07 plate 120d, but INPA should with...
by Robert T
Fri 21 Jul, 2017 20:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410951

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Inspection II and Brake Fluid change for £290 at my local BMW specialist. Most expensive part was the oil. On an M44, it includes plugs and air filter. Cheapest part was new nut to fix a loose vibration damper, which was resonating horribly at 3k RPM, which cost me nothing. I had suspected the visco...
by Robert T
Mon 10 Jul, 2017 21:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot Leak finding
Replies: 18
Views: 7746

Re: Boot Leak finding

If you can't see it after that, remove the carpets and sprinkle talcum powder round the inside of the boot. Any water will makes tracks in the talc and you will be able to trace where it comes in.

Cheers R.
by Robert T
Thu 06 Jul, 2017 18:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Picked up my new-to-me Z3 yesterday and it rained overnight...
Replies: 4
Views: 2951

Re: Picked up my new-to-me Z3 yesterday and it rained overnight...

That was going to be my first suggestion as well.

Cheers R.

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by Robert T
Sat 01 Jul, 2017 21:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410951

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Pot of touch up paint from Halfords for £11. Had to be ordered from the paint code. Dent and scratch on the double-skinned part of the bonnet, right through to the steel, after something came off the lorry in front of me on the motorway. Bah humbug.

R.

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by Robert T
Thu 29 Jun, 2017 17:45
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm
Replies: 13
Views: 8898

Re: Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm

Also working for me. What browser are you using?

Cheers R.

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by Robert T
Tue 27 Jun, 2017 18:25
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm
Replies: 13
Views: 8898

Re: Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm

Thank you all for the messages of support. As for the recent topics. It's a setting in software in that it it is my code that does it! I thought it was working correctly when I was testing, but I will double-check. The structure of the page changed in the new version, so it is possible that one of t...
by Robert T
Sun 18 Jun, 2017 13:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
Replies: 35
Views: 14798

Re: Expensive problem still not fully resolved

Mine makes a buzzing sound when I turn the ignition to position II and it carries on for maybe 20 seconds after I turn the ignition off again. AFAIK it has always done this, so I would say that it was normal.

Cheers R.

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by Robert T
Sat 17 Jun, 2017 17:59
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm
Replies: 13
Views: 8898

Re: Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm

There was a slight issue with Tapatalk after the DNS changes took effect. The Tapatalk plugin has now been upgraded to the latest version and is now working again.

Cheers R.
by Robert T
Sat 17 Jun, 2017 13:20
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm
Replies: 13
Views: 8898

Re: Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm

Upgrade complete at 14:12. Changes to the DNS may need to propagate before you are directed to the new server and should settle over the next few hours. If you still see a page showing the that forum is offline, please keep refreshing your browser. Please ask if you cannot find something, as one or ...
by Robert T
Fri 16 Jun, 2017 20:51
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm
Replies: 13
Views: 8898

Forum Maintenance - Saturday 17th June 2017 12-3pm

I will be taking the site down at noon tomorrow for maintenance. The main purpose of this is to move to a new server, but in the process I will be upgrading the forum to the latest phpBB, which offers better performance and greater security. During this time, the site will be taken offline, so will ...
by Robert T
Thu 08 Jun, 2017 11:51
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Events
Replies: 6
Views: 36367

2016 events

Upcoming Events 22nd February 2016 - BMWCC Trackday - Snetterton 300 Circuit 17th May 2016 - BMWCC Trackday - Cadwell Park Circuit 3rd July 2016 - Doncaster Classic Car and Bike Show 18th July 2016 - BMWCC Trackday - Croft Circuit 26th September 2016 - BMWCC Trackday - Donington Park Circuit 7th Oc...
by Robert T
Mon 05 Jun, 2017 12:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Power steering
Replies: 6
Views: 3385

Re: Power steering

but it has more of a frog-eyed sprite ... feel. What? Immediate, nimble and precise? :lol: The Z3 power steering is not as assistive at that found on some more modern cars - you can't turn the wheel with your little finger - but believe me, parking the zed is a lot easier than parking the frog. :D ...
by Robert T
Sun 04 Jun, 2017 21:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel quantity scare!
Replies: 4
Views: 2334

Re: Fuel quantity scare!

I was in the Sprite, so you'd not see me if you were looking for the zed. [emoji38] It had another shower just before I left yesterday, so I drove home with the roof on and then had to wash the dust off ready for today. A couple of showers today including one big one whilst we were cooking the bacon...
by Robert T
Sun 04 Jun, 2017 17:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel quantity scare!
Replies: 4
Views: 2334

Re: Fuel quantity scare!

You didn't come and say hello! I was on the AH stand all weekend. There was even some cake going spare! I only saw one Z3, which I know wasn't yours, but I didn't get round the whole show. Corky popped by today and said he'd been turned down as his car was too new, despite exhibiting it other years,...
by Robert T
Sat 03 Jun, 2017 18:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mounting a hardtop
Replies: 5
Views: 2199

Re: Mounting a hardtop

It's not difficult. I fitted the brackets to a friend's car in a car park with basic tools and the seller of the hardtop helped me adjust it to get a good fit. The adjustments are fiddly, but mainly because you have to keep lifting the roof on and off. Once adjusted it pops on and off easily. Cheers...
by Robert T
Wed 31 May, 2017 09:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Light switch - panel illumination
Replies: 10
Views: 4422

Re: Light switch - panel illumination

That's not quite true. Assuming that I am reading the wiring diagram correctly, the supply to the rheostat is protected by a 10A fuse (F37), which also supplies a few other things as well. The problem I think is that the rheostat itself is not rated at 10A, so in the event of a short circuit in one ...