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by BBZ149
Mon 24 Sep, 2018 22:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 - crack repairs
Replies: 25
Views: 13047

Re: Z1 - crack repairs

hi gasza thank you for the photos, I first sold the cracks with plastic and then covered with the interior of carbon fiber to be more solid thank you Hi Sam, when you covered the inner of the Wing with Carbon Fibre, did you not remove the Carbon Fibre once hardened then use some Epoxy Resin to bond...
by BBZ149
Thu 20 Sep, 2018 19:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Screen replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 6043

Re: New Screen replacement

BBZ, How much for a full respray? Who is doing it? Hi m8, looking round 2k! if I had somewhere to prep it myself I would have saved a few £! There's a local family run paint shop near me that’s been in business for yonks! Since I’ve not worked in a Body shop for 25+ Years so I’ve lost all my contac...
by BBZ149
Tue 18 Sep, 2018 10:07
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Screen replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 6043

Re: New Screen replacement

Gazza wrote: Sat 08 Sep, 2018 13:45 What will be your process for the crack repairs on the panels ?
I’ll probably Plastic weld and reinforce by melting some wire Mesh into the Plastic then bond a Plastic patch over the top
by BBZ149
Fri 07 Sep, 2018 20:05
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Screen replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 6043

Re: New Screen replacement

New Screen was fitted on Tuesday along with complete set of new Trims. Just as well I got them to also order a complete new set of Trims as the old ones didn't survive being removed! Asked National Windscreens to also fit a genuine BMW Windscreen as thats what was currently on there! I had to send t...
by BBZ149
Tue 03 Jul, 2018 08:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Screen replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 6043

Re: New Screen replacement

How did it happen and anything we can do to prevent it? Yeah, just don't drive the Z1 :lol: Partly my fault! I had a Stone chip really low down for Years, you cant really see it from inside the Car. I attached my Sat-Nav just above it :head: When I removed the Sat-Nav it was fine till the next day....
by BBZ149
Mon 02 Jul, 2018 17:45
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Screen replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 6043

Re: New Screen replacement

Cheers Ivor, much appreciated m8 as I was getting really stressed out! :lol: So all I need, as Insurance is paying is 01 Green windshield x1 51312291138 02 MOULDING UPPER x1 51312291179 03 MOLDING LEFT x1 51312290749 04 MOLDING RIGHT x1 51312290750 07 Cup x2 51312291164 12 Clamp x16 51318177850 08 R...
by BBZ149
Mon 02 Jul, 2018 14:34
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Screen replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 6043

New Screen replacement

I have a cracked screen that Insurance will replace. As far as I know these are bonded screens? Also does anybody know if they will need to order new Gutter strips or any other parts? or are all the other parts reusable? I was contacted buy National Windscreens to say the required Gutter strips were...
by BBZ149
Sat 30 Jun, 2018 22:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 30th Birthday Tour - 2019
Replies: 4
Views: 3411

Re: BMW Z1 30th Birthday Tour - 2019

This def does sound like fun!! Been a very long time since I've been on any Tours! :( Only prob is June 30th is my Birthday, but would be a great way to celebrate :)
by BBZ149
Sat 30 Jun, 2018 21:57
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Anybody know what wheels these are?
Replies: 188
Views: 38443

Re: Anybody know what wheels these are?

Well, well, well, so you decided to come see your old Z1 mates after all this time? Well you can sling yer hook! :D :D Crikey, I remember that day and those pictures, when my ride was looking good :D :D How you doing Mr T? LOL, Yeah thought it was about time I finally gave the Z some TLC rather tha...
by BBZ149
Sat 30 Jun, 2018 21:50
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Original BMW Z1 windscreen
Replies: 7
Views: 4300

Re: Original BMW Z1 windscreen

Could do with this myself! but no doubt it's probably sold!! Went out this morning and a nice 20CM crack up freaking Windscreen FFS :head: Went to Reading yesterday and had my Sat-nav on the Windows, forgot there was a Stone chip lower down that cant be seen from the inside. Screen was fine when I r...
by BBZ149
Sat 26 May, 2018 12:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Anybody know what wheels these are?
Replies: 188
Views: 38443

Re: Anybody know what wheels these are?

Hi Felix, cheers and hope all is well for you! Fronts 225/40/18 Rears 245/35/18

Time to give the Z1 some TLC!! :D
by BBZ149
Wed 23 May, 2018 12:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Anybody know what wheels these are?
Replies: 188
Views: 38443

Re: Anybody know what wheels these are?

Cheers Guys, yeah mine are the 18" Wheels :D I will have to drop one of the German Chaps who have the same Wheels a PM!
by BBZ149
Mon 21 May, 2018 11:00
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Anybody know what wheels these are?
Replies: 188
Views: 38443

Re: Anybody know what wheels these are?

Anybody help with what the Tyre pressure F&B should be?
by BBZ149
Fri 03 Aug, 2012 09:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Window not lifting fully
Replies: 4
Views: 1839

Re: Window not lifting fully

Isn't there some trick about resetting the door controllers? Pull the fuses and leave them out and then raise the doors? Seem to recall something along those lines from Michael. Cheers Felix, ill take a look for it. Hi Ivor, if I lower the roof and compare the glass to the passenger side the driver...
by BBZ149
Thu 26 Jul, 2012 07:13
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Window not lifting fully
Replies: 4
Views: 1839

Window not lifting fully

Got in the car last week and noticed when I closed the driver’s window it was sticking out from the front rubber a bit, so wound it down and up and seems fine now. Anyway had my roof fitted and noticed a lot of wind noise while driving down the motorway but the strange thing is there was no noise wh...
by BBZ149
Thu 26 Jul, 2012 07:05
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Detailing
Replies: 4
Views: 1670

Re: Z1 Detailing

Darren, your car look amazing! They did a great job and now you have to try and keep it clean :lol:
by BBZ149
Tue 24 Jul, 2012 10:24
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Silverstone Classic
Replies: 19
Views: 5640

Re: Silverstone Classic

Was a good day and the weather was fantastic for once! And nice to meet all you chaps again :D I'm still recovering from no sleep for 23hrs due to clubbing till 04:30 :shake: Did anybody else spot the elusive forum member joining us on the track drive? :lol: Here’s the video I took, but not had a ch...
by BBZ149
Sun 15 Jul, 2012 16:24
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

Jet wrote:
BBZ149 wrote:
Mind you if the weather continues like this, there will be a free ticket going spare :evil:
And free hotel room?
Na, Not booked the hotel yet :wink: will give you a bell ASAP
by BBZ149
Thu 12 Jul, 2012 20:11
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

Mr Briggs, Got an email yesterday from a new member, add another to the group. What is the plan exactly for next week, where we meeting, are we meeting, time, place, shall I slop first? Jetski Project manager, ill say no more! :D Mind you if the weather continues like this, there will be a free tic...
by BBZ149
Fri 06 Jul, 2012 13:58
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Door control Module
Replies: 14
Views: 4619

Re: Door control Module

If it needs a tap to get it working then this will be an easy fix. If contact cleaner on the relay points and in the connector plug does not work then you have a dry joint and the solder will need to be reflowed on the cct board. If you know what you are doing this can be fixed quite easy as it will...
by BBZ149
Fri 06 Jul, 2012 13:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Guess who had his new roof fitted?
Replies: 13
Views: 3833

Re: Guess who had his new roof fitted?

Roof fitting possibly happening on the 18th of this month :D just about to order new front rubber at £260 from BMW :evil:
by BBZ149
Fri 06 Jul, 2012 13:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

Not sure what everybody is doing on the Sunday if anything, but I will be booking a hotel in Milton Keynes and out clubbing on Saturday night :bounce: Anyone wants to join is welcome and if anything is happening on the Sunday then plz let me know :wave
by BBZ149
Fri 06 Jul, 2012 13:25
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: 2012 Goodies
Replies: 17
Views: 5135

Re: 2012 Goodies

Keep this going boys! We need more Zed's with big wheels. 8-) HH Hey HH, hows it going and when is the next German/Hollond tour? :D Hi Mr T, Everything okay on this side of the channel. We will probably do a tour in september. I will keep you informed if you wanna join! Did you do any changes on yo...
by BBZ149
Fri 25 May, 2012 13:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: 2012 Goodies
Replies: 17
Views: 5135

Re: 2012 Goodies

Holland Harry wrote:Keep this going boys! We need more Zed's with big wheels. 8-)

HH
Hey HH, hows it going and when is the next German/Hollond tour? :D
by BBZ149
Wed 23 May, 2012 14:33
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: 2012 Goodies
Replies: 17
Views: 5135

Re: 2012 Goodies

Never understood why they dont cover the entire steering wheel, looks unfinished left like that. http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw.z1%202.5i-exclusive%20full%20leather-historic-new%20soft.wielsbeke/155869746.html?lang=en&pageNumber=1&__lp=3&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.c...
by BBZ149
Thu 03 May, 2012 12:51
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Groan.
Replies: 9
Views: 2211

Re: Groan.

Also check round the oil filter where the oil cooler pipes come from. Lucky I spotted my leak a while back and when I checked it the pipes were finger loose :shock:
by BBZ149
Wed 25 Apr, 2012 19:01
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 prototype
Replies: 4
Views: 1714

Re: Z1 prototype

Jet wrote:Were electric doors part of the original design as the guy appears to be pulling the door upwards manually and there is no door button?
Maybe the belt broke or the battery died :D
by BBZ149
Tue 10 Apr, 2012 12:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

Jet wrote:BB,

got an email from a chap in Australia, who is interested in joining the party, keep you posted.
Jamal, Australia or Austria :?
by BBZ149
Mon 02 Apr, 2012 10:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

Jet wrote:What is everyones weekend plans, is it one day, 2 days, going home early?
:roll: Looks like it's just me and you then Jamal!
by BBZ149
Wed 28 Mar, 2012 10:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

:wave Bluebaur, im all booked and paid
by BBZ149
Wed 28 Mar, 2012 10:02
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit
Replies: 455
Views: 178407

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit

Im all booked and paid :D plz stick me on the list
by BBZ149
Mon 26 Mar, 2012 22:00
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re:

Jet wrote:
Bluebaur wrote:He has also offered buckets of water for the wheel fetish men. They know who they are !!!
BBZ149!!

:D :D :D :D
:oops: Just logged onto forum for 1st time in ages! will take a look at diary tom and get back to you M8, thats if there are still tickets available :head:
by BBZ149
Fri 02 Mar, 2012 19:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: First impressions...
Replies: 1
Views: 941

Re: First impressions...

Love the new look, but think the user info should be back on the left of the page. Anyway what sig? O, this one :D
by BBZ149
Fri 02 Mar, 2012 19:00
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Site Upgrade
Replies: 27
Views: 6924

Re: Site Upgrade

WOW, forum is looking awesome! Loving the look and feel of the site. Well done guys bloody good job :cheers
by BBZ149
Tue 28 Feb, 2012 18:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 on TV!
Replies: 13
Views: 3402

Cheers Traumschwarz :o
by BBZ149
Mon 27 Feb, 2012 17:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 on TV!
Replies: 13
Views: 3402

Min/sec plz so I do not have to watch all of it :?:
by BBZ149
Sat 18 Feb, 2012 23:23
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Buses
Replies: 5
Views: 2927

Bloody always the way lol. rem when I was looking for wheels? Well I ended up with 2 compete sets minus centre caps :lol: sold the set that needed a major referb last week and a guy picked them up to drive them to Bulgaria. Must say the set in Essex look nice and clean :roll: Something funny going o...
by BBZ149
Thu 16 Feb, 2012 20:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BBZ149 - Its been months since you started a thread....
Replies: 11
Views: 2960

No sweat, I have some snowboarding gloves I can use, when will the Defender be ready? :lol: Yo Jet, Defender has always been ready as bought it fully working in near mint condition :D it will be waiting for you to pop round and play :) It’s a lot harder than I rem it back in the day as I used to ge...
by BBZ149
Sun 12 Feb, 2012 22:43
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BBZ149 - Its been months since you started a thread....
Replies: 11
Views: 2960

Jet wrote:I hope you got heating in that games room of yours ;-)
Nope Jet :cry: I have to pull the boards and keep them boxed indoors for the Winter. Winter is no fun! no Z and no arcade games :cry:
by BBZ149
Fri 10 Feb, 2012 14:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BBZ149 - Its been months since you started a thread....
Replies: 11
Views: 2960

New addition to the collection :D Z1 repaint delayed for another year :roll:

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by BBZ149
Mon 30 Jan, 2012 19:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Flat battery.
Replies: 15
Views: 4868

Jet wrote:Mr T, this needs 240v input I guess? I dont have a supply in the garage.
Yeah, but even the Sun shines down your neck of the woods :lol:

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by BBZ149
Mon 30 Jan, 2012 10:41
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New MOT Rules
Replies: 3
Views: 1373

All of the above not a problem when you know the guy that owns the MOT station :wink:
by BBZ149
Mon 30 Jan, 2012 10:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Flat battery.
Replies: 15
Views: 4868

Just get one of these battery conditioners and connect the terminals to the battery and extend the socket to the boot :lol: Job done. Well thats what I do anyway, as mine is left on all winter

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by BBZ149
Mon 30 Jan, 2012 10:28
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Another dead Z1
Replies: 16
Views: 3077

Could have been parked in front of a car or house that cought light? :(
by BBZ149
Thu 19 Jan, 2012 22:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Happy New Year to one and all
Replies: 5
Views: 1800

Better late than never, but Happy New Year to all and roll on the summer!
by BBZ149
Thu 19 Jan, 2012 22:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Le Mans Classic -
Replies: 9
Views: 2455

:D Cheers Jet :D I should be up for some of that guys

That reminds me I was supposed to call you back :oops:
by BBZ149
Thu 19 Jan, 2012 22:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New soft top anyone?
Replies: 5
Views: 1694

Re: New soft top anyone?

Nearly £400 to fit the roof is taking the Pi55, there is a place in Brighton that’s done quite a few of these that will fit for £250! That’s where mine will be going in the summer Plus the Chocolate Biscuits on offer, no way!! :lol: I bet you’d be there like a shot if they had an unlimited supply o...
by BBZ149
Mon 16 Jan, 2012 09:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New soft top anyone?
Replies: 5
Views: 1694

Nearly £400 to fit the roof is taking the Pi55, there is a place in Brighton that’s done quite a few of these that will fit for £250! That’s where mine will be going in the summer
by BBZ149
Wed 23 Nov, 2011 12:58
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Pistonheads article
Replies: 5
Views: 1905

And we all know who owns this 8-)

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by BBZ149
Wed 02 Nov, 2011 14:52
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BBZ149 - Its been months since you started a thread....
Replies: 11
Views: 2960

Nice collection Mr T! But don't forget to pimp you Z1 further. I hope you don't stop after you changed the wheels? :drive HH Hi HH, I spent the equivalent to a Z1 re spray on the last 2 machines alone! But Tron and Defender are classics and had to have them. Now saving again for a paint job and hop...