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Is that it :shock:

Im tucked up every night :D

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seasurfer wrote:Is that it :shock:

Im tucked up every night :D

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Haha why did I know you would give the first reply :D

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I'm now finally considering throwing a blanket over the Zed for the winter :bawl:

To ensure there is no problems next year; are there any "must do's" you would recommend before the Zed is finally put into hibernation?
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That looks cosy Tim, hope you put your cleaning kit in a frost free place though. :wink:
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I put mine away for the winter yesterday.

Roll on the new year!!!!
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TWO wrote:I'm now finally considering throwing a blanket over the Zed for the winter :bawl:

To ensure there is no problems next year; are there any "must do's" you would recommend before the Zed is finally put into hibernation?
I don't do alot too be honest, main things are;

1) Wash and wax but make sure the car is thoroughtly dry before storing.

2) A few pounds more in the tyres.

3) I tend to give a light spray of WD40 over the engine etc to keep any condensation away, wipe off any excess off rubber and plastics.

4) Chock wheels and leave handbrake off.

5) Leave hood open but not down to let rubbers expand.

6) Most important hook upto a CTEK charger too keep the battery conditioned.

7) Its a good idea to change engine oil but I never bother.

8) Check that no rodents can get into the garage or wherever your storing the car :lol:

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hornel Z3M wrote:That looks cosy Tim, hope you put your cleaning kit in a frost free place though. :wink:
To be honest Paul, I don't :shock: Its all stockpiled at the back of the garage :lol:

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G2JRP wrote:I put mine away for the winter yesterday.

Roll on the new year!!!!
To be honest it feels a little sad as I may not be driving it much anymore as the plan next spring is swapping for a Z3M or Z4 3.0 SI Sport, so the next trip maybe as a part exchange :cry:

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My Zed has been all prepared & put to bed for the winter this weekend too. Apart from the obvious things to do for storage, I've set a few mouse traps in the garage as well. I caught 8 of the little sods during last winter! ( Peanut butter works best to tempt them!)
A colleague of mine got a mouse in her garage last winter & it made a right meal of part of the wiring on her 206 over Christmas! Best to try to avoid that one! :shock:
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lebigmec wrote:My Zed has been all prepared & put to bed for the winter this weekend too. Apart from the obvious things to do for storage, I've set a few mouse traps in the garage as well. I caught 8 of the little sods during last winter! ( Peanut butter works best to tempt them!)
A colleague of mine got a mouse in her garage last winter & it made a right meal of part of the wiring on her 206 over Christmas! Best to try to avoid that one! :shock:
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TitanTim wrote:
G2JRP wrote:I put mine away for the winter yesterday.

Roll on the new year!!!!
To be honest it feels a little sad as I may not be driving it much anymore as the plan next spring is swapping for a Z3M or Z4 3.0 SI Sport, so the next trip maybe as a part exchange :cry:

Tim.

If you end up with a Z3M you will not be disapointed, I had a 2.8 before this one, which was nice but nothing compared to the ///M :D :D
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G2JRP wrote:
TitanTim wrote:
G2JRP wrote:I put mine away for the winter yesterday.

Roll on the new year!!!!
To be honest it feels a little sad as I may not be driving it much anymore as the plan next spring is swapping for a Z3M or Z4 3.0 SI Sport, so the next trip maybe as a part exchange :cry:

Tim.

If you end up with a Z3M you will not be disapointed, I had a 2.8 before this one, which was nice but nothing compared to the ///M :D :D
i can vouch for that :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Yes its GOT to be a Z3M, you will be sorry if you dont ,and i really mean that Tim. :drive :thumb:
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hornel Z3M wrote:Yes its GOT to be a Z3M, you will be sorry if you dont ,and i really mean that Tim. :drive :thumb:
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Thanks chaps, I'm scanning the net on a regular basis for Z3Ms and Z4s, the Z3 appeals slightly more as it will fit in the garage easier :shock: :lol:

Only thing that puts me off the Z3M is the history of boot/diff bracket probs, I'm just unsure as driving how its mean't to be driven its always going to be at the back of mind :|

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I would say on that point of the boot failings is that you would probably have to drive them to their extreme to suffer from that problem, the car is quick enough without thrashing it. :wink: I drive mine and never give it a second thought.
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Provided you don't abuse it (wheel spinning etc) then it shouldn't be a problem.

Just have a good look over a potential purchase.


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Thanks Guys, I think the heart is still set on a Z3 but want too have a good drive of both before I make a decision :lol:

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selling basil !!!!! :bawl: how could you :bawl:
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seasurfer wrote:selling basil !!!!! :bawl: how could you :bawl:
:bawl: :bawl: I know Jill, I would keep him but I just don't have the space, in some ways would like too keep him as £££s wise isn't worth a great deal, think of it as onwards and upwards :lol:

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After the October weather, I think my next six month's ///M ing will be from 1st May to 31 October 2012. Until then I have a few bits 'n' bobs to do.

The last 30 days have been quite painful. Lots of sun and no M :bawl: .
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seasurfer wrote:selling basil !!!!! :bawl: how could you :bawl:
Oops double post :oops:

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lebigmec wrote: A colleague of mine got a mouse in her garage last winter & it made a right meal of part of the wiring on her 206 over Christmas! Best to try to avoid that one! :shock:
You think that's bad? have a read of this..... :shock:

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... ht=#287732
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Go for a Z3M Tim... thats my plan :wink:
I would suggest selling all of your extras you have put on your car and put back to standard to get most of your money back..
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Z3cade wrote:Go for a Z3M Tim... thats my plan :wink:
I would suggest selling all of your extras you have put on your car and put back to standard to get most of your money back..
I thought you were going for a Z4 Liam?
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macca wrote:
Z3cade wrote:Go for a Z3M Tim... thats my plan :wink:
I would suggest selling all of your extras you have put on your car and put back to standard to get most of your money back..
I thought you were going for a Z4 Liam?
im not 100% yet but i think im in need of some M power macca.. That or a nice rover 75 like badman gees just bought :P
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Z3cade wrote:Go for a Z3M Tim... thats my plan :wink:
I would suggest selling all of your extras you have put on your car and put back to standard to get most of your money back..
It would make sense to go for a Z3M and swap the extras over bar the alloys which won't ft :head:

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TitanTim wrote:
Z3cade wrote:Go for a Z3M Tim... thats my plan :wink:
I would suggest selling all of your extras you have put on your car and put back to standard to get most of your money back..
It would make sense to go for a Z3M and swap the extras over bar the alloys which won't ft :head:

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I know the feeling... its the same with my 18"Dtms... :head:
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Thinking about it your acs alloys will fit the 1er tho Tim... ?
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Do the Z3M's really do that much damage to pop the welds and unhinge the diff? :shock:
Surely you'd have to be a hooligan for that to happen rather than it be the cause of a manufacturing weakness.

I'm surprised people tuck their cars up for the winter. Nice to have the luxury of doing that mind.
Any Z3M/Z3 owners use their cars year round?

Looking at my budget I was originally planning on a Z3 3.0 Sport but might just stretch my budget a bit further to either a Z4 3.0 or perhaps a Z3M....it's the running/insurance costs of the M's that scare me a little.

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Is that a bed sheet over your car?
Kingsize or double?
I want to buy a car cover for my MR2 but it must also fit my future Z (whichever it's going to be) but a bed sheet might do the job.
I rent my garage in my road and I don't have the luxury of being able to heat it or light it and Spiders poo on my car so I regularly have to scrape away their cobwebs where they hang out. :lol:
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I run my 2.8 as a DD all year round out of necessity. No hardtop for me as I like to drop the roof whenever I get the chance. No problems with the hood so long as you look after the fabric and the seals.
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myredzed wrote:I run my 2.8 as a DD all year round out of necessity. No hardtop for me as I like to drop the roof whenever I get the chance. No problems with the hood so long as you look after the fabric and the seals.
Where on the car are Z3's prone to possible corrosion?
Is it in the boot area due to potential leaks around the tail lights/3rd brake light or are there other areas too?
I thought the chassis' were galvanised? Is this true?
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stevenb wrote:Do the Z3M's really do that much damage to pop the welds and unhinge the diff? :shock:
Surely you'd have to be a hooligan for that to happen rather than it be the cause of a manufacturing weakness.
Not just the Z3M's as there have been issues with the pre-2000 1.9's and 2.8's if you want to read more you could start HERE

The later 2.2's, 3.0's and 1.8's (8 valve version of the 1.9) seem to be OK - perhaps BMW modified the design / introduced better quality control after two class actions were started in the States.
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Thanks for the link.
Glad you got it sorted.
Just think what would have happened had it not been a BMW garage you bought it from.
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I bought a deluxe cover which is kinda waxed on the outside from Argos for £35 18 months ago and it fits the zed and the TT great. It still turns water great too. A bed sheet, i would think will leave the hood a bit fluffy.oh, and i drive mine all year. Came home today with the top down :D

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I don't park mine up for winter either but my car usage is one week on and one week off so in the week it's resting the spiders are pooing on my car.
I think I'll just use an old bedsheet to prevent that. :lol:
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I bought 2 king sized flat bed sheets from Wilkinsons at £16, they do the job just too keep the dust off :lol: I didn't see the point spending £60 or so.

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TitanTim wrote:I bought 2 king sized flat bed sheets from Wilkinsons at £16, they do the job just too keep the dust off :lol: I didn't see the point spending £60 or so.

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Thanks. I will most likely do the same.
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DONT forget the all important mouse trap with choclate loaded... Z3 ..nice blanket ... wummy wires.etc etc
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Post by TWO »

That sad day has come :bawl: ........have'nt got the mouse traps yet, so decided to lock the moggy in the garage in the meantime :roll:

Roll on next year!!

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The mice won't last long with mog in there.

How many people wrap up their Z for the winter?

Is it because they are no good in bad weather?
Leaking, lack of grip etc?
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Rear wheel drive in snow is no good, also all that salt/grit does havoc for your shiny paint :shock:
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I work at Mercedes in Milton Keynes and when we had the bad weather last December a lot of the cars really struggled.

We've been lucky as my Wife drivesa FWD Toyota Celica which has been fine in the bad weather.

Gets us out of an awkward situation and meant my Integra stayed in the garage.
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