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by snoops
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 11:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63288

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Having said that Deano we all can't wait to see it :D
by snoops
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 06:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63288

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Sorry but i dont get it WHY a hardtop on a roadster Might as well buy a coupe Moz Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 I'm afraid I'm on the same page as Mozza but then I suppose there will always be divided opinions and those who wish to look a little different from the masses.... I think it's f...
by snoops
Mon 22 Apr, 2013 18:21
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Dent in bonnet
Replies: 6
Views: 1804

Re: Dent in bonnet

Fortunately a friend recommended a guy called Dan Tranter from All Out Dents based in York who came this morning and worked his magic. This is the result. Needless to say Dan is the man and I would highly recommend him. He even polished out a couple of scratches while he was at it just to demonstra...
by snoops
Mon 22 Apr, 2013 12:45
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New owner from Manchester
Replies: 23
Views: 3151

Re: New owner from Manchester

ali200sx wrote:... and have just picked up a hardtop in boston green,

:shock: that would look much better on mine :D but you're okay I don't want a hardtop.

Big Zed welcome from me - sunny Wigan - well sort of clouded over Wigan today but dry, so still top down weather.... 8-)
by snoops
Mon 22 Apr, 2013 12:35
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Happy Birthday Robert T
Replies: 23
Views: 3444

Re: Happy Birthday Robert T

Have a great day Roberttttttt



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by snoops
Sun 21 Apr, 2013 21:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear window advice
Replies: 34
Views: 9231

Re: Rear window advice

Beaker wrote: lining the zipper up a few teeth in each direction each time I fitted the window.

I think that is your problem, I believe (and I think it says in one of the instructions) you only have 1 tooth leeway each way from the centre/start, anything else will cause it to be misaligned.
by snoops
Sun 21 Apr, 2013 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear window advice
Replies: 34
Views: 9231

Re: Rear window advice

There is a thread with step by step instructions Here

and another one Here
by snoops
Sun 21 Apr, 2013 11:03
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: machine polishing day out
Replies: 18
Views: 2349

Re: machine polishing day out

What does your detailer charge you for the service? i have no detailer its done myself normally. What about taking your gear to Silverstone and do a workshop for those interested, if we all pay a contribution it could cover the cost of the products you use. Pretty sure we could wangle some mains po...
by snoops
Sun 21 Apr, 2013 10:27
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A Zedding day out
Replies: 15
Views: 1618

Re: A Zedding day out

Have a great run :D
by snoops
Sun 21 Apr, 2013 09:50
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A Zedding day out
Replies: 15
Views: 1618

Re: A Zedding day out

There are some roads going off the main drag, you ever explored any of those moz ?
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 22:13
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A Zedding day out
Replies: 15
Views: 1618

Re: A Zedding day out

Gazza wrote:The Cat and Fiddle
Well spotted Gazza - ever been over there? if not, you need another trip up north... it's stunning but.... fraid they've put 50mph average speed cameras on there :shock: didn't stop enjoying the road though views are amazing.
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 22:05
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A Zedding day out
Replies: 15
Views: 1618

Re: A Zedding day out

maurice the martian wrote:Nice pics Snoops ,but havent got a clue where you are.
Need a few sheep to pinpoint you:grin:
Moz

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Never been over there before, went to meet Amy in Buxton - this help ??

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by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 21:35
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A Zedding day out
Replies: 15
Views: 1618

Re: A Zedding day out

I washed him 2 weeks ago before I met Gill at Grange - he's not seen any wax since last year :shock:

I'll be claying him then building the layers back up, hope to have him shinier than ever. Want to get one of the wheels sorted too, tiny bit of bubbling right in the centre. :(
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 20:51
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Ready for Summer :o)
Replies: 22
Views: 4555

Re: Ready for Summer :o)

Keep your eyes open for Zippy this summer I'll be nipping down there as often as I can now she lives much closer to me, I'll come and check Basil out and make sure you're just not photo-shopping the pictures you have on here and he's really done 125,000 miles :shock:
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 20:47
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A Zedding day out
Replies: 15
Views: 1618

A Zedding day out

Was a wonderful glorious sunny day and I originally had no plans, quick phone to call to my daughter and 40 mins later set off to meet her for afternoon tea. Took some pictures on the way back – some of you keen eyed members should know where I am – I’ll let you see if you can work it out, Mozza you...
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 20:14
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Ready for Summer :o)
Replies: 22
Views: 4555

Re: Ready for Summer :o)

TitanTim wrote: Where in Stafford Snoops? Tim.
South east of the centre - Dont know what the area is called but the view at the back of the house are flood plains.. off Rising Brook - apt name really :?
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 19:53
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Ready for Summer :o)
Replies: 22
Views: 4555

Re: Ready for Summer :o)

seasurfer wrote::bawl: awwww are you after him too :bawl:
and I have someone on the doorstep to run round with the money - don't forget Amy lives in Stafford now !! :D :D
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 19:39
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Ready for Summer :o)
Replies: 22
Views: 4555

Re: Ready for Summer :o)

Zeddy 2 came out of storage today :) all ready for summer, that's if we get one :?Tim. so what does that mean in TT's world - Europe cruise or trip to the petrol station and back :D Can't believe it's 12 months this week that I picked him up :lol: Tim. Wow - neither can I... can I buy Basil yet ??
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 18:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I Think I've Found my Zed
Replies: 43
Views: 2969

Re: I Think I've Found my Zed

Pre facelift/facelift/engine size - none of it matters really, it's a Zed you'll love it...

Looking forward to piccies of your new pride and joy - hope negotiations go well :D
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 18:51
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: machine polishing day out
Replies: 18
Views: 2349

Re: machine polishing day out

Who's car is being polished there Mark ??
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 10:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - beige soft top cover
Replies: 16
Views: 1113

Re: Wanted - beige soft top cover

Title says it all really. I've been looking on Ebay for months, seen plenty of black ones but no beige. I'm even wondering if BMW made one - perhaps they only did them in black? Anyway, if you've got a spare one, please PM me. Regards Peter Personally I would say if you're going to use it then get ...
by snoops
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 10:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice little job for the weekend...
Replies: 21
Views: 1602

Re: Nice little job for the weekend...

Blue skies sun blazing through here in Lancashire too so top down motoring here I come too....now where's my camera.. :D
by snoops
Fri 19 Apr, 2013 21:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A good spit and polish
Replies: 25
Views: 2893

Re: A good spit and polish

Excellent looks great. I didnt know you could get the rears in smoke too for the facelift model. I think a little mod is looming :D Thanks for posting. So...has Old Zeddy got a reprieve :D PCSAM - car looks great ... for silver :D Im waiting for you to buy him :D I will if there's a chance he would...
by snoops
Fri 19 Apr, 2013 21:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice little job for the weekend...
Replies: 21
Views: 1602

Re: Nice little job for the weekend...

Thanks Snoops, I'd read your thread after I'd read other ones where it looked like it might be better to botch the job so thank you! Looking forward to getting started in the morning! :) Excellent. .......great sense of satisfaction when you're finished and the seat belt works properly too. Don't f...
by snoops
Fri 19 Apr, 2013 16:51
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A good spit and polish
Replies: 25
Views: 2893

Re: A good spit and polish

seasurfer wrote:Excellent looks great. I didnt know you could get the rears in smoke too for the facelift model. I think a little mod is looming :D Thanks for posting.
So...has Old Zeddy got a reprieve :D


PCSAM - car looks great ... for silver :D
by snoops
Fri 19 Apr, 2013 15:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice little job for the weekend...
Replies: 21
Views: 1602

Re: Nice little job for the weekend...

I did a guide a while back CLICKY LINK TO THREAD bear in mind the discussion on the thread about the battery, it didn't affect me but might you if you're taking the seats out.
by snoops
Fri 19 Apr, 2013 12:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: search for taninrot "dotted" leather pieces
Replies: 16
Views: 2278

Re: search for taninrot "dotted" leather pieces

Hi I have made a few phone calls on your behalf to a vehicle trimmer that I know, who gave me the name of his supplier for leather hides. The company is UK Hides - CLICKY LINK TO SITE . I have spoken at length to a lady called Angela and explained your requirements, the only thing I didn't know is h...
by snoops
Thu 18 Apr, 2013 13:51
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Silverstone and B.A.S International
Replies: 7
Views: 2526

Re: Silverstone and B.A.S International

Just spoken to my local dealer. The part is available - 54318410992 and it comes in at a dealer cost of £358.39 (£430.07 inc vat) They don't consider it is a "self fit" but wouldn't explain why other than "it's quite fiddly" :shock: and quoted 3hrs labour £107 + vat an hour :shoc...
by snoops
Wed 17 Apr, 2013 20:32
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Silverstone and B.A.S International
Replies: 7
Views: 2526

Re: Silverstone and B.A.S International

Disappointing phone call from BAS today, they will definitely not be attending Silverstone. Further bad news is they have stopped making the roof lining and only now fit one if you buy from dealer. I've not spoken to dealers, has anyone on here had one retrofitted and has any info on costs etc.. Was...
by snoops
Thu 11 Apr, 2013 20:55
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Silverstone and B.A.S International
Replies: 7
Views: 2526

Re: Silverstone and B.A.S International

Hi Snoops, I have always fancied a headliner but they have always seemed a bit on the pricy side. My z3 is a '97 so has never had one but I don't think there is any problem retro fitting. I also have a BAS roof. What sort of price have they given you for a headliner fitted at Silverstone? I could b...
by snoops
Mon 08 Apr, 2013 22:47
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Silverstone and B.A.S International
Replies: 7
Views: 2526

Silverstone and B.A.S International

I've been chatting to These guys today about a headlining for Zippy and asked them if they would be going to Silverstone again this year. Due to the overheads they are not planning on attending at the moment but I am interested in them fitting my headlining whilst down there for the weekend and wond...
by snoops
Thu 06 Dec, 2012 23:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Storing Spare Wheel in Boot
Replies: 71
Views: 8373

Re: Storing Spare Wheel in Boot

That's the same size as mine, just double checked on my pictures when I removed it recently.

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by snoops
Wed 28 Nov, 2012 16:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Car Club
Replies: 53
Views: 4954

Re: BMW Car Club

I joined at the beginning of this year having owned zippy for 11 years and it happened because of zedfest. Yes I know I could have got the discounts without joining, as many did, but it didn't feel right to me. I prefer to get a hard copy mag as I spend all day on computers and whilst there are thin...
by snoops
Fri 09 Nov, 2012 19:15
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Some great, some not so
Replies: 6
Views: 1346

Re: Some great, some not so

I've only read 10 formal complaints and Missing Missy - so funny.... thanks for posting :D
by snoops
Sun 28 Oct, 2012 11:41
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Winter Storage :o(
Replies: 12
Views: 2587

Re: Winter Storage :o(

Just keep all the standard parts if you can you know I'm more into standard and spend all my money on petrol and cleaning products :wink:

Our gritters were out on Friday as were the ones on the M6 round here...have you got your bus pass ready ??
by snoops
Sun 28 Oct, 2012 11:31
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Winter Storage :o(
Replies: 12
Views: 2587

Re: Winter Storage :o(

Well Tim you can add the Z4 to the list of cars I will buy off you when you get bored :D Keep it tip top for me :D
by snoops
Fri 26 Oct, 2012 17:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Free standard Z3 antenna - top bit
Replies: 2
Views: 396

Re: Free standard Z3 antenna - top bit

Hi you have pm

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by snoops
Fri 26 Oct, 2012 10:37
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Marathon or Topic
Replies: 32
Views: 3193

Re: Marathon or Topic

Ragtop wrote:Does anyone remember these, I seem to remember buying them from my local chemist.

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Liquorice root, good stuff and still freely available up north :D
by snoops
Fri 26 Oct, 2012 10:33
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Why me ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2203

Re: Why me ?

Totally with you on this. 6 months ago runaround got reversed into whilst parked up by guy on drive house opposite mums. Got it repaired, had to pay my excess but got it back in 2 weeks. Refused to have Enterprise car on principle and really annoyed me kept trying to push high end car. 4 weeks ago r...
by snoops
Fri 26 Oct, 2012 06:57
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Marathon or Topic
Replies: 32
Views: 3193

Re: Marathon or Topic

What about taste combinations..... Peppermint aero followed by salt and vinegar crisps. :D
by snoops
Mon 22 Oct, 2012 17:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Storing Spare Wheel in Boot
Replies: 71
Views: 8373

Re: Storing Spare Wheel in Boot

I think the recent thread has got a lot of us thinking about that spare. I removed mine at the weekend and after removing the bit of muck that was on it it doesn't look too bad for a 13 year old wheel. http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/zippy_album_2007/image_zps611c1d7e.jpg My thoughts were to...
by snoops
Mon 22 Oct, 2012 16:51
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Autoglym Roof Re-proofer
Replies: 4
Views: 1304

Re: Autoglym Roof Re-proofer

Impressive......want to post another vid in 6 months time to test the durability ?? Absolutely, I have every faith though, been using this product for 11 years, you just have to watch when you wash the car that you don't remove the proofer from the edges with your "soapy water" that then ...
by snoops
Mon 22 Oct, 2012 16:30
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Autoglym Roof Re-proofer
Replies: 4
Views: 1304

Autoglym Roof Re-proofer

I know there are lots of products and preferences out there but I thought I would video the result of re-proofing my hood with the Autoglym re-proofer. Hoover, clean, dry overnight then Autoglym re-proofer sprayed on from bottle but then used 2" paintbrush to work it in and get it right up to t...
by snoops
Wed 10 Oct, 2012 20:14
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A tablecloth passed me today at speed !!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1169

Re: A tablecloth passed me today at speed !!!

I found a pic of the new F type covered in a vinyl of "F's" on the web ... Is there some significance to them being wrapped in this way ??
by snoops
Wed 10 Oct, 2012 18:56
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A tablecloth passed me today at speed !!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1169

A tablecloth passed me today at speed !!!

Well that's what it looked like.... :shock: 3rd lane of the M6 this morning near Preston... Looked like the new Jag completely wrapped in black and white checkered vinyl....it looked awful IMHO. No apparent advertising which would explain possibly just the full checkered look :shock: Tried to find a...
by snoops
Sun 07 Oct, 2012 17:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bad day in my Z
Replies: 36
Views: 2699

Re: Bad day in my Z

Wow that sounds like it all happened too quick for you to do anything about, main thing is your both ok as has been said.
by snoops
Thu 04 Oct, 2012 19:17
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Well done Muppet
Replies: 11
Views: 2276

Re: Well done Muppet

Congratulations Muppet.... and I can see both myself and Zippy :D
by snoops
Sun 02 Sep, 2012 17:44
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: 3 Passes in the Lake District - Tues 4th Sept 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 2390

Re: 3 Passes in the Lake District

Z3cade wrote:We're in the lakes Sunday till Wednesday :D

So are you joining us Liam :D
by snoops
Sat 01 Sep, 2012 20:59
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Snowfoaming the Zed :o)
Replies: 2
Views: 797

Re: Snowfoaming the Zed :o)

I've looked all over that last picture Tim and I can't see Kermit.... :D How dirty was your 4 when you started ??
by snoops
Sat 21 Jul, 2012 22:56
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Zedfest - thanks to John Safe
Replies: 29
Views: 6083

Re: Zedfest - thanks to John Safe

Awesome day, what memories. Thanks John...can we do it again next year please :D.

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