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by Jones67
Mon 24 May, 2021 15:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: GRP outer sills
Replies: 2
Views: 36659

GRP outer sills

My outer sills are starting to need some attention I'm Just wondering if anyone has replace the originals with a GRP set?

The is a set being offered on E Bay from classic coach works just wondering if the fit without any fettling.
by Jones67
Tue 18 Sep, 2018 13:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit
Replies: 93
Views: 60851

Re: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit

Hi all recently back after a long lay up of the car.

I have the BM cables software loaded on a laptop and the cable connections. I'm located in South Wales, Llanelli, SA14 9UJ
by Jones67
Tue 18 Sep, 2018 13:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear change thud
Replies: 5
Views: 1836

Re: Gear change thud

So time for an update on this issue and it's been a while since posting on the forum. The Z has been off the road since late 2016 due to my wife being ill thankfully all is ok with her now. So this year I decided to get the car back on the road. The car had been sitting on my drive way and then in m...
by Jones67
Fri 24 Apr, 2015 12:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411274

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Two Avon ZV5's for the front and what a difference they have made :-D

I got them from A&S tyres in Swansea £68 each balanced and fitted
by Jones67
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 18:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear change thud
Replies: 5
Views: 1836

Re: Gear change thud

Thanks for the reply, it seems to be more at the back it as if the drive is suddenly taken up. if it is the is the diff mounting bush from the diff to the subframe is something that I could do myself or would the car need to be on a ramp??
by Jones67
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 16:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear change thud
Replies: 5
Views: 1836

Gear change thud

Hi all, I have a thud when my auto changes from 2nd to 3rd is doesn't seem to be there between 1st and 2nd and the others aren't so bad either. I change the gearbox filter last year and the fluid but the problem is still there:head: Any ideas what it could be I have read on other sites that it could...
by Jones67
Tue 12 Aug, 2014 17:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which automatic transmission fluid
Replies: 4
Views: 2175

Re: Which automatic transmission fluid

Ok so I know that my transmission has a green sticker on it and that the BMW part number is 83229415975 and thanks to t-tony i now know that it takes 3 litres to fill the transmission. I am still unsure what fluid to use and even the BMW dealer wasn't much help. They told me that the part number for...
by Jones67
Sat 09 Aug, 2014 13:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which automatic transmission fluid
Replies: 4
Views: 2175

Which automatic transmission fluid

Hi all I have had a search through but i couldn't find what I was looking for :head: I want to change the transmission fluid an my 3.0 auto can someone recommend what fluid to use and how much I will need, I have contacted euro car parts but they told me don't stock it? also the car is triptronic is...
by Jones67
Fri 18 Jul, 2014 19:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: dynamic stability control light on dash
Replies: 4
Views: 848

dynamic stability control light on dash

Hi my dynamic stability control light has come on and I can't turn it off I have had a check of the fuses and everything seems ok.

Has anyone else had this problem? and what caused it
by Jones67
Sun 13 Jul, 2014 10:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfrauds
Replies: 13
Views: 1409

Re: Halfrauds

I used a tin of Grangers Fabsil 1Litre Tin bought from Go Outdoors which I have the discount card for, they price matched it to £9.99 which surplus and outdoors were selling it for plus they take an extra 10% off so it only cost £8.99. There was enough there for at least two treatments :D
by Jones67
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 20:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Handling?!
Replies: 26
Views: 3301

Re: Handling?!

Hi, welcome. it could be a tyre problem, theres a few threads on here that refer to tram lining which seems worse with some brands of tyres, have a search for tyres which should pull up some of the threads which may give you some more information on other owners experiences with handling
by Jones67
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 17:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuse blowing for roof
Replies: 3
Views: 451

Re: Fuse blowing for roof

Er no :oops: i didn't really notice as I needed to get home so it wasn't until i done some further investigation that I realised what was wrong
by Jones67
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 16:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuse blowing for roof
Replies: 3
Views: 451

Re: Fuse blowing for roof

Problem sorted it must have blown a fuse today and the replaced it with a 15amp when it should have been a 30 amp. it has to be this as the roof has been working fine and I had it open this morning on the way to the garage.

Anyway it's working now :) :sunny
by Jones67
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 16:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuse blowing for roof
Replies: 3
Views: 451

Fuse blowing for roof

Hi all had my MOT done today and it passed :D however when I went to open the roof it wouldn't work there was also no illumination around the automatic shifter and the clock was off. I found a fuse in position 1 in the fuse box had blown so I replaced this everything came back on but then it blew ag...
by Jones67
Wed 25 Jun, 2014 18:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: instrument cluster glass
Replies: 1
Views: 281

instrument cluster glass

Hi all, after cleaning the inside of my car i seem to have a fog on the inside of the instrument cluster. I have found instructions on the site on how to remove the instruments but does anyone know if the glass can be separated for me to clean it or is it a sealed or bonded unit
by Jones67
Mon 16 Jun, 2014 17:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyre choice
Replies: 7
Views: 848

Re: Tyre choice

I hear what you say that is my choice, however they being the experts who i have used for many years I was just looking for other owners views, I have Bridgestones on my 1 series and i'm happy with them however I can't see anyone recommending Bridgestone's for a Z3. I think what I was after was a nu...
by Jones67
Mon 16 Jun, 2014 16:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyre choice
Replies: 7
Views: 848

Tyre choice

Ok so I have sorted a few issues with my Z3 now its time to replace the front tyres, the current rubber is Dunlop 225 45 17. The handling feels rubbish at the moment the steering is heavy and it feels unstable. I have looked through the forum and seen some recommendations for Avon ZV5's and also Fal...
by Jones67
Fri 13 Jun, 2014 06:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 1691

Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

Thanks that a good guide for me I'm fairly confident i can replace the cam shaft sensor not sure about the map thermostat though :? Here is a guide I wrote many moons ago for the M52TU engine but essentially the same as the M54. Don't even contemplate pattern cam sensors or you will regret it later....
by Jones67
Thu 12 Jun, 2014 16:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 1691

Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

Hi all I have been told today that the above parts need replacing on my 3.0 Z3 :cry: has anyone replaced these sensors? I have been told that after replacing the thermostat the system needs to be bleed how do you do this? Also would BMW replacement parts be recommended or far cheaper pattern parts?
by Jones67
Sun 09 Jun, 2013 20:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel from M3
Replies: 1
Views: 387

Steering wheel from M3

Hi all I want to fit a new wheel to my Z3 it's a 2000 model 3.0, the wheel I have fitted has a round airbag but the wheel I would like to fit after it's been re-coved by royal steering wheels has an oval shape air bag. The guy from Royal steering wheels said "I cant exchange your steering wheel...
by Jones67
Sat 18 Aug, 2012 12:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 v 3.0 - tell me the differences :)
Replies: 13
Views: 1602

Re: 2.8 v 3.0 - tell me the differences :)

The remap increased around 10% but the main difference is it makes the throttle more responsive and you do gain a little bit more Mpg. I know when a few of us went round the Evo a few months back that i was keeping up with a Boxter in fact i felt i could of gone quicker than him, but at fast speeds...
by Jones67
Sun 12 Aug, 2012 09:51
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 02 Z3 3.0 Sport - progress
Replies: 20
Views: 4763

Re: 02 Z3 3.0 Sport - progress

Z3cade wrote:I have that steering wheel :D feels lovely when driving
Which one the one from eBay or the one I have?
by Jones67
Fri 10 Aug, 2012 17:19
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 02 Z3 3.0 Sport - progress
Replies: 20
Views: 4763

Re: 02 Z3 3.0 Sport - progress

Hi stunning car looks great, did you have any trouble with removing the steering wheel and fitting the replacement from ebay? would like to get the same steering wheel myself as mine has a cover on it due to wear, I'm not sure my steering wheel is the same as the ones in the listing the difference b...