Birmingham N.E.C

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Thu 10 Nov, 2011 20:39

Just to let you know i got the car to the show this afternoon after stressfull stops trying to keep the car covers on.

what a place, you should see some of the cars, i was thinking i shouldnt be here until the BMW guy said that car is lovely, and thanks for bring it, so made me feel a bit better. its in between a Z1 and a Z8 so its in the best place, hope you like it for the ones that go and see it and will meet the East Anglian crew Sat.. headed by Badman gee

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Thu 10 Nov, 2011 21:18

See you tomorrow if you are there, a few of us heading down early doors and really looking forward to the BMW Club stand especially yours mate

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Thu 10 Nov, 2011 21:54

I'm there tomorrow in the afternoon..
I'll pop over and have a look.

garyw

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Thu 10 Nov, 2011 22:01

Looking forward to it

Just think of all them kids getting there greasy fingers on your //M

Darren · Post by **Darren** » Fri 11 Nov, 2011 19:37

I saw the z3m today at NEC and i have to say it looked stunning!, and the other great news is that it was getting all the attention on the stand!!! The car is a real credit to you!

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Fri 11 Nov, 2011 19:48

Thanks for that news darren, i feel a bit better now as i hadnt done anything like that before, i am there tomorrow and sunday

Darren · Post by **Darren** » Fri 11 Nov, 2011 20:25

Zornel z3m, you will have a great time there i was amazed at how much was there!, very busy today too, tommorow and sunday will be busier still! I went last year on the sunday and couldn`t move! hence why i chose friday this time. Your car had no finger prints on! people being respectuful and looking without touching!

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Fri 11 Nov, 2011 20:33

See you in the morn paul.

Looking forward to seeing the car and meeting you.

Mark

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Fri 11 Nov, 2011 20:35

Ok Mate. coffee on me

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Fri 11 Nov, 2011 21:18

Well your car certainly seemed to be the centre of attaction and was receiveing at least the same if not more attention than the other cars on the stand including the Z1 & the £125,000 Z8. The bodywork and paint was a real credit to you although I wasn't a fan of the rear wing it certainly made it stand out from the crowd. The only other Z3 we saw was the Top Gear wreck so you didn't have much competition.

The entire show was amazing with some truly stunning classics new and old but boy am I tired, make sure everybody you wear decent shoes as they will take a pounding.

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Fri 11 Nov, 2011 21:27

thanks aceman, glad you enjoyed your day. pity you were not there tomorrow, would have been great to meet you

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Fri 11 Nov, 2011 21:38

Yes likewise we did ask after you but was disappointed to hear you weren't there today

I am sure we will meet some other time.

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Fri 11 Nov, 2011 22:57

Lovely to see the Z1,Z3 and Z8 together...

Seemed to be an evn bigger show this year!! my feet were a hurting tonight

garyw

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 18:46

Fabulous day at the show and i was overwhelmed with the remarks about the car and the amount of photos taken of it. I met some great forum members Badman gee and his lady, enthusiazt , bazza, Z3cade and ian, my mind is blank but there was a couple more including a nice lady who said i dont have bumps on the back wheel arches so the spoiler looks good

It was worth all the effort after all and i am proud of my M even more now

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 19:58

Hornel your //M was a cracker! Alot of people were looking at it today... I dont know if that was down to the beautiful condition or from when you made the alarm go off!!!

Either way you should be proud...

It was so buzy today.. You would need two todays to look round everything!! Was amazed that i saw Edd China on the live show stand!! I love wheeler dealers..
It was a great day out with good company once again!.. great to meet you Hornel..
all the best, Liam

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 20:02

Photos??????????????

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 20:18

thanks liam, great to meet you, glad you had a safe trip home, and it was a good day wasnt it... sent some pics to Titantim so he may put them on when he is around.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 20:59

A couple of pics of Pauls (Hornels) M, looking fabulous Paul

Tim.

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 21:04

you are a real fine guy , thanks

Hard Top · Post by **Hard Top** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 21:07

Nice one hornel,

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 21:09

Thanks mate

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 21:33

hornel Z3M wrote:you are a real fine guy , thanks

No worries

Tim.

EnthuZiaZT · Post by **EnthuZiaZT** » Sat 12 Nov, 2011 23:14

hornel Z3M wrote:Fabulous day at the show and i was overwhelmed with the remarks about the car and the amount of photos taken of it. I met some great forum members Badman gee and his lady, enthusiazt , bazza, Z3cade and ian, my mind is blank but there was a couple more including a nice lady who said i dont have bumps on the back wheel arches so the spoiler looks good It was worth all the effort after all and i am proud of my M even more now

Beautiful car, Paul, despite the lack of sexy bumps, the spoiler was awesome.

From a nice lady from East Anglia

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Sun 13 Nov, 2011 07:46

Hi mike ans sandy, great to meet you both yesterday, like to have had somewhere to have a good chat but was a bit busy wasnt it. May meet again on a cruise.

EnthuZiaZT · Post by **EnthuZiaZT** » Sun 13 Nov, 2011 09:57

hornel Z3M wrote:Hi mike ans sandy, great to meet you both yesterday, like to have had somewhere to have a good chat but was a bit busy wasnt it. May meet again on a cruise.

Hi Paul
Would be good to meet up with you and Mrs Hornel again. Maybe the East Anglian Crew will all cruise to Wales one day in the Summer, after all its not the at the end of the world, just nearly

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sun 13 Nov, 2011 10:53

Great job. As the the ///M variants of the Z3 get rarer and rarer it's shows like these which remind other enthusiasts what a great looking car it is

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Sun 13 Nov, 2011 12:16

Thanks for your comments jontt, i am even more proud of the car now, if thats possible.

Happy Birthday by the way

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Sun 13 Nov, 2011 16:54

Paul, good to meet you yesterday, wish we had more time to chat.

The car looked fantastic, you have put a lot of work in and should be proud.

It was nice to see everyone again.

Get ready for the next one, they get better every time!

Mark

zedwheels · Post by **zedwheels** » Sun 13 Nov, 2011 18:58

Hi Hornel fellow taffy. Great looking ///M it must have been a good feeling to see your little zeddy on the stand there at such an event like that.
About time we down south organise a bit of a cruise dont you think....

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Sun 13 Nov, 2011 20:05

Hi was there friday with aceman,zedcarer and W4tkins what a lovely motor you have there.
What a great show

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Sun 13 Nov, 2011 21:04

Thanks canman, glad you enjoyed the show it was a great place wasnt it thanks for the nice comments and glad i didnt let the side down.

yes Mark it was a great day and you were quieter than i expected after seeing some of your photos on some cruises, see you again mate.

Thanks Zedwheels good idea for a cruise but the sun must be out

UPDATE
Just brought the car home and will show you the photos of 2 models in the M when i get them

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Sun 13 Nov, 2011 23:19

Glad you all enjoyed the show - sorry we couldn't make it due to a wedding commitment (although it was very good )

hornel Z3M wrote:Just brought the car home and will show you the photos of 2 models in the M when i get them

The pedant in me asks whether you are getting the models or just the fotos?

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Mon 14 Nov, 2011 09:26

yes Mark it was a great day and you were quieter than i expected after seeing some of your photos on some cruises, see you again mate.

Yes i was too excited to miss behave ! (too many cars)

reddyzeddygo · Post by **reddyzeddygo** » Mon 14 Nov, 2011 11:56

Hi Hornel. Great to meet you on the stand on Saturday and enjoyed our chat about your M, which looked really superb. And thanks for the tips on cleaning the bright metal bits under the bonnet – will be putting them to use soonest!

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Mon 14 Nov, 2011 17:20

Hi Titan, pity you missed the show but sounds like you had a good time anyway. The models i am afraid were only borrowed, they said as they got out -this is a lovely car-- and i Thought- not as lovely as you.

Hi Reddyzeddygo (how could i forget theat name) i will be inspecting under the bonnet of your Z if we meet on a cruise

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 16 Nov, 2011 21:08

Paul, I hope you managed too sign up your friends to zroadster

I have suddenly become single!!

Tim.

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Wed 16 Nov, 2011 22:03

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Wed 16 Nov, 2011 22:04

They both came back with the car, i call the one saturday and the other sunday, nice names eh?

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Wed 16 Nov, 2011 22:04

Roll up you tounge.

macca · Post by **macca** » Wed 16 Nov, 2011 22:55

Typical, the sign says "please don't sit in the car"....lol

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Wed 16 Nov, 2011 23:04

I didnt realise there was a Hooters stand there saturday??

Hope you checked her heals didnt make holes in your carpit..

reddyzeddygo · Post by **reddyzeddygo** » Thu 17 Nov, 2011 10:38

Of the three models in the picture, I think the Z3M is the one that I would most like to take home

macca · Post by **macca** » Thu 17 Nov, 2011 17:24

reddyzeddygo wrote:Of the three models in the picture, I think the Z3M is the one that I would most like to take home

Your only saying that because Karen might might read your post...lol

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu 17 Nov, 2011 17:32

nice car! - looks in cracking condition..

BUT Hamann stick on badge on the rear and seat belt pads?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu 17 Nov, 2011 17:48

hannyg2011 wrote:nice car! - looks in cracking condition..

BUT Hamann stick on badge on the rear and seat belt pads?

Has posted 55 times and not a good word in any one of em.................should write for the Daily Star!!

EnthuZiaZT · Post by **EnthuZiaZT** » Thu 17 Nov, 2011 18:34

Cor!! Hornel kept quiet about them on Saturday. They're very sly, these Welshmen, I bet he wanted to keep them all to himself.

Mike

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