Been retired myself now 2 months.
Great - more time for my many interests
Enjoy
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- Sun 04 Aug, 2013 18:30
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: I've retired, YIPPEE :-)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3047
- Sun 28 Jul, 2013 17:52
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Boo!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3258
Re: Boo!
OOOO - Spokey.
Hi there stranger - you well?
Hi there stranger - you well?
- Mon 22 Jul, 2013 19:05
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3M Alloy wheels (Mint) with Conti contact sport 3 tyres
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1869
Re: Z3M Alloy wheels (Mint) with Conti contact sport 3 tyres
Wonder if these would look good on my Sapphire Black S54.
I assume they would be a straightforward fit ie a straight swop.
I assume they would be a straightforward fit ie a straight swop.
- Wed 10 Jul, 2013 10:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4020
Re: Tyres
You only have to get caught out once. Go for the best that's within your price range.
- Mon 08 Jul, 2013 13:14
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Surplus Goodyear F1 Eagles
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2275
Re: Surplus Goodyear F1 Eagles
Well done Pete and thank you.
- Tue 18 Jun, 2013 16:41
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale. 2001 2.2 Z3 special edition
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1794
Re: For Sale. 2001 2.2 Z3 special edition
Brian(fg2810) has asked me to confirm his service schedule and I attach his pm to me Hi phil , checked my service book , and i have all the relevant stamps up to April 2012 , would you be able to put this on my post . It would be nice to leave the post locked on a good note , no doubts about servici...
- Tue 18 Jun, 2013 09:28
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale. 2001 2.2 Z3 special edition
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1794
Re: For Sale. 2001 2.2 Z3 special edition
I have locked this thread.
If anyone is interested contact the seller direct.
If anyone is interested contact the seller direct.
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 10:54
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Kimbolton 14th July
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1462
Kimbolton 14th July
Some of you might be interested in this KIMBOLTON SPORTING BEARS CLASSIC CAR SHOW - JULY 14TH 2013 Central Region is once again planning to exhibit upto 40 cars at this highly rated festival: It's well worth it, set in lovely countryside inside Kimbolton School grounds. The BMW's have been allocated...
- Mon 10 Jun, 2013 16:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: well went and done it 18's on now!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3665
Re: well went and done it 18's on now!
Looks good - understated, subtle and desirable.
- Fri 07 Jun, 2013 18:21
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted - blanking plate for switch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1375
Re: Wanted - blanking plate for switch
BMW dealerships probably can still get them. I got one a year or so back.
- Fri 07 Jun, 2013 07:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: do people prefer?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1970
Re: do people prefer?
Wow - We notice the difference instantly when the deflector is down.Rafolian wrote:Have to agree on that one. I find there is not a lot of difference with the wind deflecter on or off, and I am 5 foot 9!
- Mon 03 Jun, 2013 13:48
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: How long have you had your z3?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4212
Re: How long have you had your z3?
9 years and 5 months for ours. I part exed a 2.8 with 57912 on the clock and got £10,100 for it. The M cost £25799 and had 8600 on the clock. We both love the car particularly my wife. I wanted to buy a rather nice Alpina Roadster in sapphire black with a red interior but her indoors said that our M...
- Sun 02 Jun, 2013 17:52
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Congratulations
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2984
Re: Congratulations
What a fine looking little man you've got there.
Many congratulations to both of you
Phil and Marise
Many congratulations to both of you
Phil and Marise
- Tue 28 May, 2013 14:21
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Sixteen years old
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3307
Re: Sixteen years old
Thanks for that - didn't realise Chips Away did wheels.
- Mon 27 May, 2013 08:47
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Sixteen years old
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3307
Re: Sixteen years old
Where did you have the wheel refurb done?
- Mon 27 May, 2013 08:46
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Sixteen years old
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3307
Re: Sixteen years old
Almost did a double take when I saw your car. Its a mirror image of mine except for the hood.
Lovely, lovely car - but then I would say that
Lovely, lovely car - but then I would say that
- Thu 23 May, 2013 18:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Identify This Z3 Part Please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1655
Re: Identify This Z3 Part Please
The part number suggests it is a anti slip cover 8 413 620? never seen this before? Part 6 http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/ODY4MjVfcA==.png Floor covering - BMW parts catalog Phil, is number 35 the part you were referring too? http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/MTQyNjkxX3A=.png Hardtop par...
- Wed 22 May, 2013 18:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Identify This Z3 Part Please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1655
Re: Identify This Z3 Part Please
It fits in the holes where the hard top fitting kit is sited.
If you have a hard top it is located at the back by 2 fairly hefty lugs which fit into 2 holes. When removed the part you show masks the holes.
If you have a hard top it is located at the back by 2 fairly hefty lugs which fit into 2 holes. When removed the part you show masks the holes.
- Mon 20 May, 2013 16:38
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Selling my CatD M Roadster
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5704
Re: Selling my CatD M Roadster
It does look a nice car, sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation! I would leav the price at 75 unless your in a hurry. Cat listing sensitivity is a bit like mileage sensitivity. I personally think your car has high miles and the cat d too. But that's just my personal opinion. As i said, leav...
- Mon 13 May, 2013 16:42
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Dark grey carpet complete
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1159
Re: Dark grey carpet complete
Your suggested price of £200 might be putting people off.
You could ask for offers
You could ask for offers
- Thu 09 May, 2013 18:09
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Auto Trader
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1133
Re: Auto Trader
Badman gee wrote:I felt the same when playboy stopped being printed.
Enjoyed flicking through the pages as well
You are a bad boy
- Wed 08 May, 2013 20:12
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: black wheels
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2716
- Wed 08 May, 2013 18:04
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: black wheels
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2716
Re: black wheels
Hi Woody,
What are those tyres you have on the car?
What are those tyres you have on the car?
- Wed 01 May, 2013 18:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Original Build Data
- Replies: 35
- Views: 37570
Re: Original Build Data
Stand corrected. Looks like most didn't have the hardtop.
- Wed 01 May, 2013 14:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Original Build Data
- Replies: 35
- Views: 37570
Re: Original Build Data
I am not worthy to be made a sticky - or maybe I'd like to be a sticky afterall. :lol: :lol: Interesting point for those with S54s - they came with a hard top as standard. I did think that was the case and it might have been for S50s. Not sure. But anyone buying an S54 should, in theory, have a hard...
- Wed 01 May, 2013 12:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Original Build Data
- Replies: 35
- Views: 37570
Original Build Data
If you want to find out all the info about your specific car as it came off the production line try this. You need the last 7 digits from the vin number and hey presto http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html (English) http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html (Deutsch) Just used it...
- Mon 22 Apr, 2013 10:13
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Happy Birthday Robert T
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3463
Re: Happy Birthday RobT
Happy birthday young man.
Sh*t - my sons nearly 40
Sh*t - my sons nearly 40
- Fri 12 Apr, 2013 10:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Just had a thought.........
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3833
Re: Just had a thought.........
Ah but its BMW paint and roof
- Fri 12 Apr, 2013 05:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Just had a thought.........
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3833
Re: Just had a thought.........
Mines totally original - and hopefully will stay like that.
- Thu 04 Apr, 2013 17:06
- Forum: Better Driving
- Topic: Odd speeding fine, is this legal?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8000
- Mon 11 Mar, 2013 10:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Keep or sell ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 665
Re: Keep or sell ?
Go out on a cruise in a convoy of Zeds and then you'll really feel exhilerated. Even if its not a quick drive its great to look in your mirror and see a line of Zeds and see Zeds in front as well.
You know you want to so just go out and do it.
You know you want to so just go out and do it.
- Fri 08 Mar, 2013 18:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What's your private plate?
- Replies: 82
- Views: 8704
Re: What's your private plate?
My car has M12 PLR - PLR my initials
My wifes Alpina has MAR 15E - her name is Marise. Looks superb, no spaces, spots or corruptions.
Fortunately she bought it for herself - phew!
My wifes Alpina has MAR 15E - her name is Marise. Looks superb, no spaces, spots or corruptions.
Fortunately she bought it for herself - phew!
- Tue 05 Mar, 2013 14:22
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: I have been smoking again.. now grills done also
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5826
Re: I have been smoking again.. now grills done also
PCSAM - do you know what the transmission factor is with those headlights?
- Sat 02 Mar, 2013 16:58
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: AA Renewal
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2864
Re: AA Renewal
I got my AA renewal today for April 1st. It is £172.80, joint cover. It includes free homestart and relay for Mrs Ragtop and myself. With the relay it gives us peace of mind that they will transport our cars and passengers anywhere in the UK. Interesting the BMW cover is Europe wide with a courtesy...
- Fri 01 Mar, 2013 17:05
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: AA Renewal
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2864
Re: AA Renewal
I got my AA renewal today for April 1st. It is £172.80, joint cover. It includes free homestart and relay for Mrs Ragtop and myself. With the relay it gives us peace of mind that they will transport our cars and passengers anywhere in the UK. Interesting the BMW cover is Europe wide with a courtesy...
- Wed 27 Feb, 2013 18:39
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: AA Renewal
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2864
Re: AA Renewal
BMW Breakdown via Mondial is £148. Excellent cover and service. Usually a BMW technician in a 5 series touring turns up with lots of BMW parts etc. I know, the Z wouldnt start today and there they were in a pretty short time and sorted it. Guy even remembered the car when he fitted a new battery abo...
- Fri 22 Feb, 2013 12:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheel finishes - shadow chrome v chromeline
- Replies: 4
- Views: 626
Re: Wheel finishes - shadow chrome v chromeline
They dont look like shadow chrome as there is no colour variation over the rim. Its almost, if not impossible to match shadow chrome.
- Sat 16 Feb, 2013 09:27
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Tonneau cover
- Replies: 5
- Views: 456
Re: Tonneau cover
Mines 10 years old and I've used it twice - both times at Gaydon Show.
- Wed 06 Feb, 2013 21:53
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Other ride?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 22314
Re: Other ride?
Our other car is an Alpina D3 Biturbo.
Bought it for the wife but I take it to work. She has use of the M though. Fair exchange methinks.
Bought it for the wife but I take it to work. She has use of the M though. Fair exchange methinks.
- Mon 04 Feb, 2013 16:43
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: 2013 Zedblats
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1111
Re: 2013 Zedblats
Done the Isle of Man a few years ago and out of town no speed limits. Best to get out on the TT circuit early in the morning before there is traffic and enjoy. The mountain section is awesome and you can really open up your car and enjoy even if you see a police car.
- Tue 29 Jan, 2013 19:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Full exterior respray cost?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4598
Re: Full exterior respray cost?
I notice you are the Midlands. I use a BMW approved bodyshop in Warwick - P L Carbodies. Had my car resprayed about 4 years ago for about £2500 - took the car apart and took about 10 days. Recently used them for a bodywork repair to our Alpina and both were super jobs but at a price. As previously s...
- Tue 29 Jan, 2013 17:38
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
- Replies: 216
- Views: 70990
Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
Nogas guzzler wrote:Do you have to be a member of the BMW OC to get tickets for the infield?
Cheers Andy
- Sat 26 Jan, 2013 20:21
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Winter tyres
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1501
Re: Winter tyres
Winter tyres have lower speed ratings. So T rated tyres are commonplace. I'm using Michelin Alpins on our Alpina. Cant believe the difference they are making in the cold weather.
- Fri 18 Jan, 2013 14:42
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Which leather cleaner?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1358
Re: Which leather cleaner?
Zymol 2 stage is pretty good.
- Sun 13 Jan, 2013 10:52
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Euro Trip with Maurice the Martian and Zedwheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3407
Re: Euro Trip with Maurice the Martian and Zedwheels
If you get chance the Car Museum in Mulhouse is stunning. And I do mean stunning.
http://www.citedelautomobile.com/en/discover
The railway museum nearby is also very very good - if you like steam engines - which I do.
http://www.citedelautomobile.com/en/discover
The railway museum nearby is also very very good - if you like steam engines - which I do.
- Tue 01 Jan, 2013 15:21
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Plans for 2013
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2935
Re: Plans for 2013
Plans for the New Year might be to use it more. Only did about 1500 miles in it last year since the Alpina has taken centre stage since we got it.
- Tue 01 Jan, 2013 11:28
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Happy New Year!!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2264
Re: Happy New Year!!!
Happy new year to all the zed community.
- Wed 26 Dec, 2012 10:26
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Christmas Engagement
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3493
Re: Christmas Engagement
Badman gee wrote:The m is still my first love
Brave man or could be called other things I suppose
Many congratulations to both of you.
- Mon 24 Dec, 2012 16:56
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1051
Merry Christmas
Yuletide felicitations to everyone on here.
Happy new year as well
Cheers
Phil
Happy new year as well
Cheers
Phil
- Sun 23 Dec, 2012 10:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: BMW Straight 6
- Replies: 5
- Views: 832
Re: BMW Straight 6
Later M5s have V8 engines. You have to go back to the E34 for 6 cylinder engines
Some info here
http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/enumber.html
Some info here
http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/enumber.html