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by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 25 Mar, 2009 15:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ASC button fault
Replies: 32
Views: 3189

An ABS sensor fault can cause itermittent failure of ASC and ABS. Not an armchair anorak actually had the problem with my Zed. Had to drive most of the winter months with no ASC and no ABS. Diagnostic will tell you for certain.

Cost around £100 to get a new rear sensor fitted.
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 24 Mar, 2009 11:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm keeps going off randomly
Replies: 4
Views: 1031

Mine is set off by any form of taxi, must be something to do with the radio signals.

Know Bromham well.
by BenZ3-2.0
Mon 23 Mar, 2009 08:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alloys putting it to the vote
Replies: 7
Views: 583

If you get the 17"s you will only wish you had 18"s, get what you want now or you will ending changing again.
by BenZ3-2.0
Mon 23 Mar, 2009 08:34
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: How thick am I?
Replies: 3
Views: 466

ha ha lateral thinking is far more impressive.
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 19 Mar, 2009 14:18
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zeds new friend has some new boots
Replies: 10
Views: 1053

Ride is fine, I would ignore some of the purists views as it is clear that people runnning 18"s dont suffer from ride comfort issues. Mine is lowered 30mm all round. I have also fitted a strut brace and poly bushes to combat the standard tramlining issues (which were there before the 18"s ...
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 19 Mar, 2009 10:24
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zeds new friend has some new boots
Replies: 10
Views: 1053

Yeah it is pretty cool, one for sunny days and one for rainy days.
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 18 Mar, 2009 21:11
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zeds new friend has some new boots
Replies: 10
Views: 1053

Zeds new friend has some new boots

So the wheels are on and i managed to take a few pics, neither of the cars are clean but a nice teaser. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/bengadsby/DSC02339.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/bengadsby/DSC02335.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/bengadsby/DSC02337.jpg http://i91...
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 11 Mar, 2009 08:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: confused - for a change lol
Replies: 29
Views: 2714

I would be a little worried neeed to get the Chassis number checked ASAP
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 11 Mar, 2009 08:42
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Car - The Zed now has a big brother.
Replies: 5
Views: 840

well am picking up today so will get some pics of the bmw family this afternoon. :D
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 10 Mar, 2009 19:21
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Soon to be leaving the world of Zed :(
Replies: 11
Views: 1277

£3K Crazy! to put in perspective i just sold a 2000 Ford KA for £1750???

5'er looks cool.
by BenZ3-2.0
Mon 09 Mar, 2009 13:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Car - The Zed now has a big brother.
Replies: 5
Views: 840

New Car - The Zed now has a big brother.

Hi there me and my finace have just purchased our selves 2003 X5 3.0D sport. Will get some pics up soon. Full Description: 5 Doors, Diesel, 60,000 miles, Saphire Black, ,MANUFACTURERS SERVICE HISTORY,Black LEATHER UPHOLSTERY, UPGRADED ALLOYS, HEADLAMP WASHER PACKAGE, DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL, PRIVA...
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 05 Mar, 2009 14:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: condensation problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1165

I have a large bag of silica gel that i keep behind the seats, seems to sort most of the problem
by BenZ3-2.0
Fri 27 Feb, 2009 16:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fitting Z3m Wheels
Replies: 15
Views: 1663

could the arches be rolled to suit?
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 26 Feb, 2009 14:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Eyelids
Replies: 21
Views: 2098

mine are glued on and sprayed cosmos black.
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 26 Feb, 2009 14:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: 3/4 plate
Replies: 18
Views: 1967

mine is spaced incorrectly and has been for some time, been pulled over but no-one has mentioned the plate. Disgression seems to be the way forward round my way. If you dont take the piss you they tend to turn a blind eye. Note: my plate with non spaces is read perfectly by ANPR so they lose that ar...
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 25 Feb, 2009 12:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Eyelids
Replies: 21
Views: 2098

I also have them fitted and agree makes the Zed look more moddy at the front end.
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 24 Feb, 2009 08:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: rear cler lights - facelift
Replies: 8
Views: 919

post facelift ones are more like £100 each
by BenZ3-2.0
Mon 23 Feb, 2009 15:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: rear cler lights - facelift
Replies: 8
Views: 919

Dont think £120 is bad at all.
by BenZ3-2.0
Fri 20 Feb, 2009 15:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 away tomorrow what buy now
Replies: 13
Views: 1502

330CI sport, Vey reasonbly priced atm and will prob hold its value better than the Z4
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 18 Feb, 2009 14:58
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Noob
Replies: 15
Views: 1849

Hey Katie

so your still on the ZM one then. thought you would have changed your mind again already lol.
by BenZ3-2.0
Fri 09 Jan, 2009 09:32
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 coilover suspension - fitting
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

yeah def doing mine this year. What did the Jamex cost?
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 06 Jan, 2009 16:09
Forum: Performance
Topic: Will this K&N actually do anything?
Replies: 15
Views: 3146

If you want to improve air flow I think think the best bet would be a Gruppe M rep or similar. I have a proven 18bhp improvement from that and a re-map on a 2.0
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 23 Dec, 2008 15:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Clear 3.0 Style Rear Lights for 99 Z3 & exhast
Replies: 2
Views: 606

Good luck finding these. Took me nearly a year to get some. Fianlly got them off a written off car!
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 11 Dec, 2008 19:53
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Forthcoming Road Trips
Replies: 7
Views: 837

I will prob be doing le mans again of course.

But i would also like to visit the new (2007) suspension bridge built in france.
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 11 Dec, 2008 19:49
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Addition, "Bea 'the BMW' Beagle"
Replies: 13
Views: 1397

Certainly wouldnt need any help reaching the pedals.
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 09 Dec, 2008 19:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Addition, "Bea 'the BMW' Beagle"
Replies: 13
Views: 1397

yeah Bea is short for beagle. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/bengadsby/DSC02584.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/bengadsby/DSC02586.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/bengadsby/DSC02581.jpg couple more pics taken today, we are so happy with her. No real foxes were harmed in...
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 09 Dec, 2008 01:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Addition, "Bea 'the BMW' Beagle"
Replies: 13
Views: 1397

New Addition, "Bea 'the BMW' Beagle"

Picked her up yesterday. Pic below of her first driving lesson.

Image
by BenZ3-2.0
Sat 29 Nov, 2008 20:16
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Z4, opinions on these wheels?
Replies: 29
Views: 3723

mmmm not sure they suit im afraid. Multi spoke on a roadster is a safer bet.
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 20 Nov, 2008 10:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear screen condensation
Replies: 19
Views: 1740

no worries when you reply to see if there are any available i will forward my supplier for slide and ride :)
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 19 Nov, 2008 09:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear screen condensation
Replies: 19
Views: 1740

thats a good idea, let me know if you find anywhere that sells them.
by BenZ3-2.0
Mon 17 Nov, 2008 13:05
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Audi A5
Replies: 40
Views: 4201

PVR wrote:The A5 just looks stunning IMO. Never driven one, but for looks alone it wins it for me over the 3 series.
agreed!
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 13 Nov, 2008 09:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: 130i or 135i?
Replies: 18
Views: 1881

WOW gorgeous looking motor!
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 06 Nov, 2008 11:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spark Plug choices
Replies: 9
Views: 1265

I used Bosch Super 4 no problems with them at all.
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 29 Oct, 2008 10:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Anyone got snow?
Replies: 17
Views: 1682

Snow in Bedfordshire - Well Flitwick anyway.
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 23 Oct, 2008 14:48
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Could this be the BMW Z2?
Replies: 15
Views: 2184

I hope so looks gorgeous!
by BenZ3-2.0
Thu 23 Oct, 2008 08:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 2ltr loss of power
Replies: 19
Views: 1681

my 2.0 goes through the rev range ve nicely up to about 6200 rpm. But i have had a remap.

The CPS sounds the best bet but as everyone else said that will show a fault code anyway.
by BenZ3-2.0
Fri 17 Oct, 2008 09:11
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My other BMW
Replies: 21
Views: 5550

its well worth it, read the thread before but still read again now!
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 15 Oct, 2008 11:54
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: How much Work? Non M to M
Replies: 6
Views: 693

was thinking exactly the same.

Not worth the hassle. Think i will just see how much money i have saved at the end of the year and just go for an M anyway.
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 15 Oct, 2008 09:49
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: How much Work? Non M to M
Replies: 6
Views: 693

How much Work? Non M to M

Just wondering how much work would be involved dropping and M engine into a 2.0? Obviously you would need: Engine Wiring Loom Gear Box Diff Also i imagine some strengthning at the rear, would you also need the rear axle? Just interested at the mo could be the next mod :evil: but if it costs too much...
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 15 Oct, 2008 09:38
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New headlights, wheels spaced, new plate, new badges,.......
Replies: 18
Views: 2212

aj2007 wrote:Can only see C/F badge on the bonnet, looks great on a black car though 8-)

Ade

yeah was in the process of changing as that pictur was taken. I can honestly say i love them on a black car.
by BenZ3-2.0
Wed 15 Oct, 2008 09:35
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New headlights, wheels spaced, new plate, new badges,.......
Replies: 18
Views: 2212

I toyed with both ideas Chrome/black out, BUT am so so so happy i went for the stealth look. Not a fan of chrome myself but do agree it can suit certain Z's. Actually bought a set of the chrome grills and vents when i first got the car but re-sold as it was far to bling for me. Snatch think we need ...
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 14 Oct, 2008 15:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Weismann hard top for Z3 on ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 14412

will it only fit an M
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 14 Oct, 2008 15:09
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Side view mirror scuff marks
Replies: 3
Views: 1231

Probably paint off the other car, I would try with T-cut first...you might be lucky.
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 14 Oct, 2008 15:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Japanese GP - Lewis Hamilton.
Replies: 55
Views: 4086

Re: Japanese GP - Lewis Hamilton.

Where was the penalty for the damage to Coulthard's car?

Oh wait there wasn't any, because there is huge bias against McLaren and more recently, Hamilton.
Never a truer statement! :)
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 14 Oct, 2008 14:44
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New headlights, wheels spaced, new plate, new badges,.......
Replies: 18
Views: 2212

v nice indeed!! - did you remove the Orange indicator plastic from the headlights yourself? I'm looking to do that too :) - gathered its an easy enough task to do :) no i purchased snatch's old headlights as he changed to the projecterz, bit of tlc and luckily they came out smart as! cheers snatch!...
by BenZ3-2.0
Tue 14 Oct, 2008 08:25
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New headlights, wheels spaced, new plate, new badges,.......
Replies: 18
Views: 2212

New headlights, wheels spaced, new plate, new badges,.......

Before (new wheels 1 day after i purchased standard) http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/bengadsby/DSCF0026-1.jpg Intermediate (lowered 30mm, lip spoiler,de chrome grills, eyebrows, re-map, gruppe m rep) http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/bengadsby/Picture024.jpg After (nearly all done) at th...
by BenZ3-2.0
Mon 13 Oct, 2008 08:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Japanese GP - Lewis Hamilton.
Replies: 55
Views: 4086

I perosnally think Hamilton is amazing and atlest him taking risks makes it more interesting. Although i do feel the FIA do have it out for him, why do they need ferrai to win so bad.....maybe they all have shares or something. I think he will win this season by the skin of his teeth. But he is gain...
by BenZ3-2.0
Mon 13 Oct, 2008 08:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Just found on Ebay 99 Z3M £6,750
Replies: 13
Views: 1292

they didnt have a clue! asked the question re: vanos change, service info???
by BenZ3-2.0
Fri 10 Oct, 2008 20:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: lowering and shocks
Replies: 2
Views: 399

I have been running the same set up for more than a year now with no problems. I have however also upgraded to poweflex bushes out of choice. When the shocks give up the ghost i intend to either upgrade or bite the biscuit and go for coilovers.
by BenZ3-2.0
Fri 10 Oct, 2008 20:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Just found on Ebay 99 Z3M £6,750
Replies: 13
Views: 1292

asked a couple of questions over the phone and was not impressed with answers. maybe it is too good to be true???

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