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by sirius-c
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 16:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1997 Z3 passenger sill
Replies: 5
Views: 1367

Re: 1997 Z3 passenger sill

theres rust on the 90 degree vertical lip lower edges on either end, they would need chopping off and sorting somehow.
thats the only place they've gone.

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by sirius-c
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 13:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?
Replies: 12
Views: 3022

Re: MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?

2 and a half years since its last oil change. Yearly at the very least. The low mileage makes it worse as your oil is holding the water of 2 1/2 years condensation cycles with the engine probably never run long enough at temperature to evaporate the suspended water. Get that oil changed! Thank you,...
by sirius-c
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 04:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1997 Z3 passenger sill
Replies: 5
Views: 1367

Re: 1997 Z3 passenger sill

i dont have passenger but if you ever want the drivers side let me know (wide body from 1997)
by sirius-c
Sat 18 Apr, 2015 22:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?
Replies: 12
Views: 3022

Re: MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?

- Drive the engine warm and hard beforehand. A 10 mile trickle might not even do it if you are plodding along at 30-40 mph. (e.g I do a 5 min run on the Autobahn doing 200 :D ) Noted, thank you, the drive was about 40-50MPH. - When was the engine oil last changed? What type of oil was used? The fol...
by sirius-c
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 20:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?
Replies: 12
Views: 3022

Re: MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?

It's just dawned on me that I also had nearly a full tank of fuel that was sat in it since filling on 13/10/2014 (6 months old), that cant be good
by sirius-c
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?
Replies: 12
Views: 3022

Re: MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?

Thank you for your reply Del. for some strange reason i didn't receive an emissions print out with this MOT like I did last year. I remember looking at the screen and watching in anticipation for the values to turn green. I'm pretty sure HC was the real problem but i know CO just scraped through too...
by sirius-c
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 20:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: speedo reading a bit slow
Replies: 43
Views: 8657

Re: speedo reading a bit slow

Mike Fishwick wrote: It would be interesting to see what the speedometer error is when compared to a GPS speed.

I currently use an android app called DigiHUD Pro by James Moss.
There is an option under the settings menu called "Speed Offset", I have mine set to +2%.
by sirius-c
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 19:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?
Replies: 12
Views: 3022

MOT - just scraped through :( any advice?

The 'ol Z just scraped through its MOT yesterday, the potential problem being emissions, but only marginally, Just wondering if anyone has any advice on where to start and try rectify this? I know I'm asking a lot of questions, but I dont want to start throwing money where its not needed. Here's all...
by sirius-c
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 16:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW ETK
Replies: 4
Views: 1793

Re: BMW ETK

what is "BMW Sys Admin"? I have a couple of DVD's which have the likes of INPA, TIS, ETK etc on them (purchased from bcables.com) Ive noticed a few drivers and things on one of the fully automated install DVD's, If you can Identify what "plugin" you need, you just never know, I m...
by sirius-c
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 16:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spark Plug advice/experience
Replies: 2
Views: 807

Re: Spark Plug advice/experience

Cheers Pingu, Your 1st link is identical to my 1st link and refers to a High Power Spark Plug - Part: 12 12 9 071 003 which equates to NGK BKR6EQUP for my vin ( 06/1997 Z3 2.8 Roadster M52 Europe, Production Code: CJ32 ) These plugs I currently have fitted. I just spotted the " NGK 6418 BKR6EIX...
by sirius-c
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 15:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 body kits, skirts, spoilers pics request..
Replies: 24
Views: 11187

Re: Z3 body kits, skirts, spoilers pics request..

These have been posted before but I couldnt resist:-

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by sirius-c
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 14:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering Wheel Cowl Screw?
Replies: 6
Views: 1273

Re: Steering Wheel Cowl Screw?

32p for said expanding 7mm square rivet (Part: 65131379744) fanksalot SeaDog :thumb: http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r772/sirius-sea/z3%20misc/IMAG0301_zpswwprxivz.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r772/sirius-sea/z3%20misc/IMAG0302_zpsfsomukux.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r772/...
by sirius-c
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 14:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spark Plug advice/experience
Replies: 2
Views: 807

Spark Plug advice/experience

Just a light enquiry here..... anyone running or had a 2.8 and care to share which plugs they find/found to be the best and why. I'm currently running NGK 3199 BKR6EQUP as recommended in a TSB TSB Here:- https://www.dropbox.com/s/pz05wdt280ok7yg/BMW%20High%20Power%20spark%20plugs%20All%20models.pdf?...
by sirius-c
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 11:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering Wheel Cowl Screw?
Replies: 6
Views: 1273

Re: Steering Wheel Cowl Screw?

peter2b wrote:its the same gremlin that took 2 head light screws that i put safely on the rad top next time I looked they were gone must be down your way
peter2b
Must be, its also taken my plastic screw fasteners for the footwell trims....BAR STEWARD!
by sirius-c
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 10:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know what this is?
Replies: 12
Views: 1464

Re: Anyone know what this is?

Loving the replies LOL actually its for the giggling pin that connects to the gimpling nodule shaft that raises and lowers the fluffer valves. My conclusion:- I had my bonnet and bumpers resprayed before I put the Z to bed 7 months ago....Im guessing its got something to do with the bodyshop PS: Its...
by sirius-c
Thu 09 Apr, 2015 21:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know what this is?
Replies: 12
Views: 1464

Re: Anyone know what this is?

I've not seen anything like that before on the underside of the seat wiring etc. but I've got 2 pairs of seats sat here in a spare room, so I'll have a good look over them and see if I can find something similar My only confusion is that my Z driving is a solitary affair, I dont like passengers, its...
by sirius-c
Thu 09 Apr, 2015 21:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What a Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1406

Re: What a Day

Ah, hardcore Z'ers :D
were all the same, I nearly shed a tear having to go home because it got dark, roll on tomorrow
by sirius-c
Thu 09 Apr, 2015 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know what this is?
Replies: 12
Views: 1464

Anyone know what this is?

I found this on the floor behind my passenger seat (RHD),

Anyone know what it is?
Do I need to panic?



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by sirius-c
Thu 09 Apr, 2015 20:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering Wheel Cowl Screw?
Replies: 6
Views: 1273

Re: Steering Wheel Cowl Screw?

Aha, makes sense, thank you so much for your reply.

well I don't know where the clip went, I searched everywhere, I even took the drivers side footwell trim off.
by sirius-c
Thu 09 Apr, 2015 20:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering Wheel Cowl Screw?
Replies: 6
Views: 1273

Steering Wheel Cowl Screw?

Well I'm completely Confuddled! :puzzle: I changed my steering wheel today and during the process I removed the lower half of the plastic steering cowl, I saw 1x screw underneath, unscrewed it, unclipped the lower half of the cowl, proceeded to unplug the connectors, replace wheel etc....... anyhow ...
by sirius-c
Thu 26 Mar, 2015 19:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Repair damaged dash - clips?
Replies: 18
Views: 3277

Re: Repair damaged dash - clips?

ok, i am amazed, this forum has everything, i never expected to find a solution in that problem, i was ready to open a new thread, but last moment i decided to give it a try and do a search... i can only find this on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Selleys-Knead-It-Multi-Purpose-Epoxy-Putty-50g-/251...
by sirius-c
Thu 26 Mar, 2015 18:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Power Steering
Replies: 6
Views: 3284

Re: Power Steering

Thanks a lot for the help, don't think I fancy exceeding 120mph even if I could, mines a 2002 1.9i one of the latter cars. It was just a feeling that the steering was becoming heavy, although once your motoring you don't notice it as much, regardless still lots of fun cruising in the sun with the l...
by sirius-c
Thu 26 Mar, 2015 17:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Power Steering
Replies: 6
Views: 3284

Re: Power Steering

There is a long "rod" with two marks on it attached to the underside of the PS reservoir Lid, these marks represent MIN & MAX. Unscrew the lid, wipe down the "rod" (dipstick) with a cloth, fasten the lid on and off again and check the level on the dipstick. The PS Fluid level...
by sirius-c
Thu 26 Mar, 2015 10:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Repair damaged dash - clips?
Replies: 18
Views: 3277

Re: Repair damaged dash - clips?

well that is odd, ive just checked every Z3 model in TIS and you're right, its not listed.

Could it be that its a USA version glovebox?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/s3uhyujorioac ... x.pdf?dl=0
by sirius-c
Wed 11 Mar, 2015 18:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Servicing costs.
Replies: 14
Views: 3078

Re: Servicing costs.

that is cheap!
by sirius-c
Tue 10 Feb, 2015 16:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 leather seats
Replies: 2
Views: 842

Re: Z3 leather seats

I've got some black/violet leather from a 1997 2.8. heated and motorised, with newly replaced bushes from aceman. Ive also got a set of blue embossed leather seats with piping (heated and motorised) from a limited edition Fiji z3 (pre facelift connections). i have the matching blue embossed door car...
by sirius-c
Tue 03 Feb, 2015 05:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD Halo Projector Fog lights
Replies: 5
Views: 1308

Re: FS Halo Projector Fog lights

Are the halos led type?
Do you have a pic of them when they were fitted on your car?
I may be interested in them.
by sirius-c
Mon 02 Feb, 2015 04:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking Pre facelift 2.8 Z3 Roadster most parts available
Replies: 59
Views: 11046

Re: Breaking Pre facelift 2.8 Z3 Roadster most parts availab

Did you sell the obc? And are both plastic inserts/cap thingy-mi-bobs available that are next to each front fog?
by sirius-c
Mon 26 Jan, 2015 13:52
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cat Delete on a 2.8 Z3
Replies: 24
Views: 9829

Re: Cat Delete on a 2.8 Z3

bah, its a shame I've just had all mine replaced, i would have had a look into buying one of these varex types...
Oh well, i do like my new s.s exhaust and sports cat etc although its always in loud mode :D
by sirius-c
Sun 25 Jan, 2015 23:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front strut Torque setting
Replies: 4
Views: 1883

Re: Front strut Torque setting

Had a scout through the TIS manual and came across the following (Located under "front axle" sections). The first is a snippet from the whole document on how to replace the front strut/shock absorbers:- http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r772/sirius-sea/z3%20misc/1_zps09b89c56.jpg and her...
by sirius-c
Fri 23 Jan, 2015 11:01
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cat Delete on a 2.8 Z3
Replies: 24
Views: 9829

Re: Cat Delete on a 2.8 Z3

Nice, the first 17 seconds sound like an angry lion :D

I'm not familiar with a VAREX muffler, how does that work? it certainly makes a huge difference between modes
by sirius-c
Thu 22 Jan, 2015 20:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Rare widebody bonnet?
Replies: 12
Views: 2567

Re: Rare widebody bonnet?

could do with finding someone that would make a Z3 fibre glass bonnet......this would shed a lot of weight
by sirius-c
Thu 22 Jan, 2015 19:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Rare widebody bonnet?
Replies: 12
Views: 2567

Re: Rare widebody bonnet?

Mine was obviously too wide for me.......................unfortunately I have an almost identical dent in mine! Why do people refer them as "wide body", don't all the 2.8's have the fat arse? Indeed and what a fine ass it is :D http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r772/sirius-sea/Down_Arro...
by sirius-c
Mon 19 Jan, 2015 23:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to adjust Angel-Eye Headlights for RHD??
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: How to adjust Angel-Eye Headlights for RHD??

Fingers crossed theres enough lateral adjustment
by sirius-c
Mon 19 Jan, 2015 19:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to adjust Angel-Eye Headlights for RHD??
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: How to adjust Angel-Eye Headlights for RHD??

willo433 wrote:Hi Sirius
Yes - photo is the exact same back panel as units in my Z
Regards
my post above has been updated :thumb:
by sirius-c
Sun 18 Jan, 2015 22:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to adjust Angel-Eye Headlights for RHD??
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: How to adjust Angel-Eye Headlights for RHD??

do your units look like these? http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=41387 ***UPDATED*** if so then the following photos & info, courtesy of forum member t-tony is the answer:- the screws you were looking at are the adjusters for the headlight alignment. The one with the screw d...
by sirius-c
Mon 12 Jan, 2015 01:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mudflaps WANTED
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: Mudflaps WANTED

sviru wrote:
Oem ones for comparision borrowed from bimmerforums - Image


ooooooo, is he making for the masses?
by sirius-c
Mon 12 Jan, 2015 01:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mudflaps WANTED
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: Mudflaps WANTED

Cool, We have a very low mileage Trabant in mint condition down the farm complete with it's military version the Kubel (probably spelt incorrectly) with original radio and Kalashnikov AK 47. Always causes a stir down the petrol station when putting the dipstick in the petrol tank to see whats left ...
by sirius-c
Mon 12 Jan, 2015 01:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411561

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Not at all dangerous as it is deigned specifically for this job. It will lift 1.5t. Then as with all lifting devices you put axle stands under the car as well before getting underneath. This also came with 6tonne axle stands that are extended height. If you get the balance point just right, you can...
by sirius-c
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 17:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: OEM WIND DEFLECTOR FASTENER SYSTEM...
Replies: 4
Views: 931

Re: OEM WIND DEFLECTOR FASTENER SYSTEM...

Cheers Barry, from memory I don't think there is much plastic to self tap, I might use speed fasteners on the rear, although saying this I've not looked at the 'ol Z recently as its tucked away in bed, but i might be able to screw the Ball studs into the MDF speaker pods, now that will be a result :)
by sirius-c
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 17:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: OEM WIND DEFLECTOR FASTENER SYSTEM...
Replies: 4
Views: 931

Re: OEM WIND DEFLECTOR FASTENER SYSTEM...

simples but ingenious...

are the ball studs self tapping?

this is probably the answer to my elastic problem/protruding speaker pods, thanks for sharing :thumb:
by sirius-c
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 17:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking Pre facelift 2.8 Z3 Roadster most parts available
Replies: 59
Views: 11046

Re: Breaking Pre facelift 2.8 Z3 Roadster most parts availab

Hi James, any photos of the steering wheel yet
by sirius-c
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 16:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411561

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Got a lift too..... https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/16148867052_a2106f5cb8_b.jpg I'm very interested in this, but it initially looks dangerous to me and unstable, however it maybe the dogs ickies for us budding DIY'ers... Where/how does the load from the car transfer to the lift, erm, I guess i...
by sirius-c
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 15:11
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mudflaps WANTED
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: Mudflaps WANTED

Is that a Trabby in the background Sirius? Yes, well spotted. One of my cousins many old bangers, erm I mean cars.....he's very nostalgic for a 21 year old. YO! checkout the strange coincidence we quickly discovered http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r772/sirius-sea/Z3%20Chrome/2014-09-10TheYOOs_z...
by sirius-c
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 08:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mudflaps WANTED
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: Mudflaps WANTED

Mud flaps are defo NLA, I've been lucky enough to obtain some new fronts last year, but the rears....well, I've been looking for nearly 2 years now. I bought some generic moulded rears from Halfrauds, they're quite a good fit but not good enough IMO. Generally Z3 used parts on fleabay are fetching s...
by sirius-c
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 06:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mudflaps WANTED
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: Mudflaps WANTED

afraid you'll be joining the queue on this one :(
by sirius-c
Sat 29 Nov, 2014 18:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411561

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

peter2b wrote:New radiator fan, £19.95 + n/s head light £45 ,getting there only 6 months till me mans trip
Peter2b

Where did you get the fan from?
by sirius-c
Thu 27 Nov, 2014 20:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not
Replies: 8
Views: 2909

Re: 2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not

He's mentioned that he's already checked his VIN but here's a link for others:

http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html