From next week, the new E10 petrol with 20% ethanol will be on the forecourts. The gov.uk website says all BMWs regardless of age are compatible?
https://check-vehicle-compatibility-e10 ... ce.gov.uk/
Any views ?
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- Wed 25 Aug, 2021 07:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E10 Petrol
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2107
- Wed 25 Aug, 2021 07:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E10 Petrol
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1511
E10 Petrol
From next week, the new E10 petrol with 20% ethanol will be on the forecourts. The gov.uk website says all BMWs regardless of age are compatible?
https://check-vehicle-compatibility-e10 ... ce.gov.uk/
Any views ?
https://check-vehicle-compatibility-e10 ... ce.gov.uk/
Any views ?
- Wed 25 Aug, 2021 07:10
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED: front wheel
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1848
Re: WANTED: front wheel
What style ?
Starfish ?
Starfish ?
- Sat 24 Apr, 2021 14:07
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: Remote Alarm/Central locking failed.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3302
Remote Alarm/Central locking failed.
Hi Chaps, I have a 97 E36 Z3 2.8 roadster. It spends most of the year in the garage on a CTEK trickle charger ( its done 5K in the last 15 years) Had a major service in 2018 at the main dealers, where it received some very complimentary remarks. A moth ago, I reconnected the battery, to take it for ...
- Tue 08 Jun, 2010 21:03
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: softtop care?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2848
Hi. I have purcharsed the BMW renovator for soft tops in the past - doesn't specify any model on the bottle - but was disappointed with the results. For the last 2 years I used a pure silicone spray - made by 3 in 1, the oil people - which is sold in an aerosol and available from my local hardware s...
- Thu 03 Jun, 2010 11:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Black Plastic Film Around Windscreen
- Replies: 4
- Views: 524
For anyone who is interested in replacing the black plastic film, I got a quote in summer 2008 from my local dealer for £132, inc VAT, for parts and labour to replace. I chose not to go ahead with it as my car has some elements of the optional chrome pack, which included a chrome surround for the wi...
- Sun 02 Aug, 2009 15:28
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Yet another newbie! (from N Yorks)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3646
Hey Tim! Welcome to another Yorkie! (I'm ex-Terrington, now down in the city at Heworth) Sadly I have only managed about 3 days out so far this year due to the lousy weather and my lack of time mainly, but maybe we shall get an Indian Summer in the autumn, so we can all head out over the Howardian H...
- Sat 20 Jun, 2009 19:55
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: New Z4 - nice but will we buy one ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6365
Well would you believe I took the same damned car out for a run a couple of weeks ago! (Well it was a dark blue 2.3 Sdrive from Castle in York) I liked it and think that stylistically it is a great improvement on the old Z4................ but still prefer the retro-styling of my old Z3. Why can't t...
- Mon 13 Apr, 2009 14:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alloy wheels refurb
- Replies: 11
- Views: 950
I got a quote just before Christmas of £50 + VAT per wheel from these guys who were used by a friend of mine on his 1970s SL ....... http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/index.php It's a same day service and includes a 12 month warranty and there are several outlets nationally, 'though it was the Lee...
- Mon 06 Apr, 2009 14:49
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Easter Sunday - Yorkshire Big Breakfast Meet
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3771
- Sun 04 Jan, 2009 18:55
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Woven Mesh Grill Set
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3283
- Sun 04 Jan, 2009 18:52
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: hello everyone.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1424
- Sun 07 Dec, 2008 23:17
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: tonneau
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1052
- Mon 10 Nov, 2008 21:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Chrome grille swap or tips???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 768
Hmmmm............... made in Taiwan I see....... is that the true nature of the problem? I have seen other companies advertising chrome grills on ebay and have seen at least one set fitted to a Z3 (And not the plastic things which stick over the fins of the grill), so they are available. maybe other...
- Sun 02 Nov, 2008 22:43
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Doncaster Classic Car and Bike Show 17-08-08
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1332
Post in advance again next year Nick and pm me and I'll see if i can bring my Z for the day. I'm sure there are other site users who would enjoy it and who live quite close as the Yorkshire cruise was very well attended earlier this year. I really was impressed by the number and variety of cars whic...
- Sun 02 Nov, 2008 22:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Automatics - worth a look?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1155
When I was looking for a Z, like you, I had initial reservations about an automatic, but the the opprotunity to purchase an early 2.8 auto with amazingly low mileage and in immaculate condition clinched it for me. The three speed auto in mine has an economy setting which returns close to 30 MPG and ...
- Sun 14 Sep, 2008 20:12
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Doncaster Classic Car and Bike Show 17-08-08
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1332
- Sun 22 Jun, 2008 20:27
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Hello from Bergen
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1727
Hey, lucky you! ...... Fabby Z3C AND living in delightful Bergen! Is the night time pic taken on the Hanseatic Wharf? Spent an amazing couple of weeks in Norway 10 years ago back-packing with my daughter by train - Bergen to Bodo and back, via Oslo and Trondhim, plus a few other spots - and would lo...
- Mon 09 Jun, 2008 08:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Battery charger / conditioner
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1122
Hi Chriz I DON'T have a C-Tek charger!........ i bought a cheap £25 heavy duty one from my local indi fix it store which does the job fine. They're all made in China anyway, even the ones with an identifiable name! Like you i have a 2.8 which lives in the garage most of the year (I did 400 miles in ...
- Tue 03 Jun, 2008 20:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any Z3 forum users from the North East of England?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1390
- Sun 01 Jun, 2008 19:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: newbie needs help
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1032
Hey ratman, I have a 97 and i think the colour is called tannin red...... grainy seat and backrest and smooth sides, with matching grainy door insets? No doubt someone will correct me if it's not! As for the problem with it cutting out, i have encountered this with another car i had and it proved to...
- Thu 01 May, 2008 10:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cats on roof
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3317
- Wed 23 Apr, 2008 21:37
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Chrome exhaust tail pipes or tips
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2414
- Tue 22 Apr, 2008 20:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cats on roof
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3317
- Tue 22 Apr, 2008 17:14
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: wanted
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2075
- Tue 22 Apr, 2008 17:08
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Window Club Stickers ?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 13147
- Mon 21 Apr, 2008 11:42
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Window Club Stickers ?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 13147
Well Gazza.............I'd have to be.................Chantal!..........but only at the weekends you understand! :roll: But what have you got to shout about mate............... I'm sure i saw some high-tech sliver fluffy dice type thing stuck to your windscreen throughout the Yorkshire Cruise! :lol:...
- Mon 21 Apr, 2008 11:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cats on roof
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3317
- Sun 20 Apr, 2008 12:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Polish which is the best
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2579
Well GHB........... I find that whilst the Polish from Warsaw do a very good job.....the Polish from Krakow are generally shorter and therefore much easier to force into those difficult places - like round the wheel arches and those tight spots in your alloys. They are also a jolly sight cheaper tha...
- Sun 20 Apr, 2008 11:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cats on roof
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3317
Hi jamila, Had the same problem with my main car which lives out on the drive as i can't be bothered to put it away at night. When ever i washed it (Large black Merc estate), the damned things used to climb on it in the night and leave foot prints everywhere. I used to keep a stock of large pebbles ...
- Sun 20 Apr, 2008 11:36
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Window Club Stickers ?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 13147
- Sat 12 Apr, 2008 11:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 - The best used convertible in Britain....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1245
- Fri 11 Apr, 2008 17:05
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: New White Limited Edition Rear Lights for my Z1
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2321
The car looks immaculate benslick ! I wonder though, if i am alone in wanting to retain the original spec for my car which is 10 years old. I often think about a friend of mine who has a big healey and spent a lot of time and money finding original trim and a period radio for it during it's restorat...
- Sun 06 Apr, 2008 15:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Side Grill
- Replies: 6
- Views: 963
- Sun 30 Mar, 2008 13:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Finally picked up my 2.8
- Replies: 10
- Views: 974
- Wed 26 Mar, 2008 08:47
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: chrome stone guards
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1623
- Tue 25 Mar, 2008 21:45
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: chrome stone guards
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1623
Hi johnz3, I bought a set last year from the american site. Although they were only $29, shipping amounted to further $50 as they are quite heavy. When they arrived i was dissapointed as, although the ones i bought were advertised as chrome, they weren't the same quality of chrome as other bits on t...
- Thu 20 Mar, 2008 21:39
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: wanted
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2075
I was in exactly the same position as you are now 1 year ago ! At first I looked on pistonheads as ajones13 suggested and went to see a couple locally to get a feel for what was avialable and, more importantly, the condition. ( Strangely enough one was in Huddersfield!) I found that the pistonhead p...
- Sun 16 Mar, 2008 12:07
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Yorks Run Saturday 15th March - Thanks Deano
- Replies: 50
- Views: 10883
Can I add my thanx to Mark for a great day out and the trouble i know he went to, in order to find some of the best roads in Yorkshire, nay! England! This was my first outing (Hmmm..... maybe not the right term on reflection! ) and despite Stu's reassurances, I still feel bad about loosing c_w and h...
- Sat 08 Mar, 2008 16:37
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Cruise Yorkshire March 15th
- Replies: 102
- Views: 18489
Hmmmmm........
..... And there was I hoping to get my first close-up glimpse of a Z1 spokey!
Next time!
Next time!
- Sun 30 Dec, 2007 17:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Boot Light..............
- Replies: 5
- Views: 748
- Sat 29 Dec, 2007 15:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Boot Light..............
- Replies: 5
- Views: 748
- Sat 29 Dec, 2007 14:42
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Cruise Yorkshire March 15th
- Replies: 102
- Views: 18489
- Sat 29 Dec, 2007 14:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Boot Light..............
- Replies: 5
- Views: 748
Boot Light..............
I replaced the battery on my '97 2.8 in summer........not because it was faulty, but because it was the original one battery and i wanted to avoid any problems for the future. The car was put in the garage at the end of summer and, due to work commitments and being abroad, etc, It didn't get touched...
- Tue 13 Nov, 2007 22:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: red mats
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1533
I get the discount because i asked for it when i needed some bits for the Z3 which i acquired in May this year. The two guys who seem to run the parts dept (Paul and Rod (?) ) are very friendly and gave me 8% on a new ariel, signal booster and wiper blades. When i wanted a new battery, i told them t...
- Tue 13 Nov, 2007 21:36
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: hood maintenance
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3557
Right guys...............
....... so we have solved the problem of getting the hood clean......... what is available for returning the fabric "Back to black" ? Mine is 10 years old and the hood is still sound, but slightly silvery on some edges. Does the Renovo stuff which badboyblue has used bring the colour back ...
- Tue 13 Nov, 2007 21:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: red mats
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1533
When you say "Red Mats" beemz...............
........ if you mean the original red "Leopard skin" print mats like the ones in mine, then the dealers is the only place i have found. They are not cheap at Circa £55 a pair, but the dealership here in York always give me at least 8% discount on whatever i buy, sometimes more if it is a s...
- Sun 12 Aug, 2007 13:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheels Refurbished for a second time....much better
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1654
- Sat 11 Aug, 2007 20:44
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: How gorgeous is this?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 937
This is the car which features in the BMW Film4 continuity links (A cream one which someone discovers in a barn under a sheet...... If Only !!!) and which was the inspiration for the designers when they first put the Z3 on the drawing board. Just think, in another 50 years or so, some guys will be s...
- Sat 11 Aug, 2007 20:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheels Refurbished for a second time....much better
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1654