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- Mon 11 Apr, 2022 09:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: FOR SALE - BMW Z3 2.2i Sport in Titanium Silver - £4250
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2889
Re: FOR SALE - BMW Z3 2.2i Sport in Titanium Silver - £4250
After over 8 years of great motoring and many happy memories Silvermachine has been sold to a new owner. Thanks for all the knowledge and encouragement from forum members over the years.
- Sun 27 Mar, 2022 22:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: FOR SALE - BMW Z3 2.2i Sport in Titanium Silver - £4250
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2889
FOR SALE - BMW Z3 2.2i Sport in Titanium Silver - £4250
It is with a heavy heart I’m selling my 2002 BMW Z3 2.2i Sport after 9 yrs and 17,500 miles of ownership. I’m only selling as I’ve decided I need to “Scratch the Porsche Itch” and have bought myself a 987 Boxster – hopefully I’ll love it as much as I’ve enjoyed the “ZED” – if not I’ll be looking for...
- Thu 19 May, 2016 23:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What's this then?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2669
Re: What's this then?
Thinks we better be scouring the drive and the underneath of the car for that "gasket ring"
- Fri 06 May, 2016 08:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Car identification.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4267
- Wed 13 Apr, 2016 14:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Headlight Cleaning
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3399
Re: Headlight Cleaning
If the headlight lenses are really bad I'd suggest using the "3M Headlight restoration kit"
http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/3m-headlight- ... 39073.html
I used this kit on our ancient Mk.1 Ford Focus and the kit brought them up like new!
Dave.
http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/3m-headlight- ... 39073.html
I used this kit on our ancient Mk.1 Ford Focus and the kit brought them up like new!
Dave.
- Sun 30 Aug, 2015 21:47
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14205
Re: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 20
Thanks to everyone who came along to the Cold War Jets Open Day at a rather damp Bruntingthorpe. Here's a few of the many photos I took during the day: http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s14/Davewarren8/893c4c8598350650b2f33f2edd6f3d18_zpslm2dpe4l.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s14/Davewarre...
- Sat 29 Aug, 2015 12:48
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14205
Re: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 20
Hi,
I reckon we'll probably arrive about 9:45/ 10:00 then leave the Shearsby Bath car park at about 10:15.
Let's hope for at least a dry day tomorrow
Dave.
I reckon we'll probably arrive about 9:45/ 10:00 then leave the Shearsby Bath car park at about 10:15.
Let's hope for at least a dry day tomorrow
Dave.
- Wed 26 Aug, 2015 11:42
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14205
Re: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 20
Bump... I've amended the post with an updated list of those attending together with a route and timings: Update 26th August - Planned Route and Timings: Meet in the Six Hills Hotel car park (post code LE14 3PD) at 8:45 leave at 9:00 (NOTE: this on the northbound side of the A46 at the Six Hills turn...
- Tue 07 Jul, 2015 12:09
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14205
Re: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 20
Hi Micktus, Have you thought of using a Travel Lodge? We booked one the other weekend and it was cheaper than a B&B and dryer than camping in this country. :wink: Just looked and TravelLodge Markfield (5 miles from us) is doing a room for £36 on their "book now" saver rate. https://www...
- Thu 02 Jul, 2015 21:53
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14205
Re: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 20
Bump...
I've amended the post with a working web link plus a list of all who are interested, should be a great day. Providing you like your Jets LOUD!
Folks interested so far are:
Rocky Dave
Kool Flyer
Badman Gee
Mugs
DaveJue1
Bently-Boy
Althulas
I've amended the post with a working web link plus a list of all who are interested, should be a great day. Providing you like your Jets LOUD!
Folks interested so far are:
Rocky Dave
Kool Flyer
Badman Gee
Mugs
DaveJue1
Bently-Boy
Althulas
- Mon 22 Jun, 2015 21:10
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14205
Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
After the successful visit to the Newark Air Museum and the "VC10 BBQ" at the East Midlands Aeropark in 2014 Pete and I were mulling over a suitable event for 2015 :puzzle: . Thinking that Aeroplanes and Zed's always seem to be a very popular combination... How about meeting up at the Cold...
- Sat 16 May, 2015 18:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 419114
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
A "chemical decoke", courtesy of Terraclean. Since I brought the Zed out of hibernation in April I've noticed that throttle response was a bit tardy for example when you blipped the throttle the revs didn't fall as quickly as they should. A trip to Tuna garage in Keyworth, Notts. for a Ter...
- Tue 05 May, 2015 23:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTD: Z3 Aerial Grommet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1642
Re: WTD: Z3 Aerial Grommet
For a "facelift car" the Aerial grommet part number is 65218411562 cost £6.39. Even better, it's dead easy to fit
- Sun 26 Apr, 2015 17:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54
- Replies: 86
- Views: 22010
Re: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54
Hi all, I've just finished fitting cruise control on my car - no problems at all with the retro fit (apart from getting those stubborn little covers off the dashboard screws :oops: ) and all works perfectly, looking forward to trying it out on the trip to Duxford next weekend :) But, does anyone kno...
- Wed 07 Jan, 2015 19:33
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Midland meet 16-08-15
- Replies: 75
- Views: 19702
Re: Midland meet 16-08-15
Hi Neil,
Put me on the list please.
Dave, Rocky Dave, Z3 2.2 Sport
Put me on the list please.
Dave, Rocky Dave, Z3 2.2 Sport
- Fri 28 Nov, 2014 12:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Name THAT part!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2680
Re: Name THAT part!!
Hi Mark, It's the power steering cooling pipe - on RealOEM under "steering" part number 32 41 1 093 638 - if you enter the part number in RealOEM it will take you to the appropriate page. Is it hot or cold in operation? Well, it may get a little warm when operating the steering whilst park...
- Fri 28 Nov, 2014 11:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wanted: Plastic stud
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1371
Re: Wanted: Plastic stud
Hey there Pete,
Real OEM calls it an "expanding rivet"
Part number 51 48 1 915 964 at $0.21 each so it'll be about a couple of quid from Sytner's
Real OEM calls it an "expanding rivet"
Part number 51 48 1 915 964 at $0.21 each so it'll be about a couple of quid from Sytner's
- Mon 03 Nov, 2014 20:28
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Cruise control stalk.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1952
Re: Cruise control stalk.
Hi Ian,
Pm sent...
Pm sent...
- Sun 02 Nov, 2014 09:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Nice 2.2 facelift with sports seats on fleabay.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1615
Re: Nice 2.2 facelift with sports seats on fleabay.
Interesting I spotted the same car on eBay being advertised by Riverside Autos in Stowmarket for £2995. And, looking this morning it is still up for sale
I wonder if it didn't meet its reserve £1600 does seem very cheap....
I wonder if it didn't meet its reserve £1600 does seem very cheap....
- Sun 02 Nov, 2014 09:10
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Cruise control stalk.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1952
Re: Cruise control stalk.
Hi Ian,
Fitting cruise control on my Zed is a "winter tinkering job"
If the the stalk will fit my 2002 2.2 "fly by wire" Zed I'll have it.
Dave
Fitting cruise control on my Zed is a "winter tinkering job"
If the the stalk will fit my 2002 2.2 "fly by wire" Zed I'll have it.
Dave
- Wed 15 Oct, 2014 19:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Winter Storage
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5431
Re: Winter Storage
Re. the Hamilton Classics Supertex cover, I bought one last December. I'm really pleased with the indoor cover It's really well made and kept my Zed snug in the garage all through last winter. Best of all Hamilton will give you 10% off as a BMWOC member. http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s14/Davewa...
- Sun 01 Jun, 2014 08:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z visit to the Newark Air Museum
- Replies: 158
- Views: 38884
Re: Z visit to the Newark Air Museum
Hi everyone, really glad the day turned out well :) When Pete suggested it in the pub one wet and dark evening we just thought we may get one or other Zeds along. How wrong we were! :shock: What a fantastic turn out and some great pictures! Here's to a warm summer of "top down motering" :s...
- Tue 22 Apr, 2014 18:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Flashing E on code reader
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2817
Re: Flashing E on code reader
Sorted! :D Well, after almost a month have finally found out why my car was throwing an E10 error. Thanks to Pingu for coming across and starting me out on this journey. Interestingly, in the manual for the code reader it pointed us in the direction of pin19 not being earthed but when we checked thi...
- Thu 17 Apr, 2014 07:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Terraclean for 2.2 Z3 2001
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1785
Re: Terraclean for 2.2 Z3 2001
Hi Fawdy, Really interested to hear about your experience with Terraclean, I spent some time speaking to them at the Classic Car show last year and was thinking about it as a "job for 2014" Also, in the off season I watched the Wheeler Dealer episode and that looked pretty impressive but, ...
- Mon 07 Apr, 2014 16:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wanted NS Hella Horn
- Replies: 3
- Views: 558
Wanted NS Hella Horn
Well, I found out why the horn on the passenger side has stopped working - the terminal black has parted company with the body of the horn! Typical, as I had to pull the inner wheel liner to get to it just weeks after I had it removed to straighten up the bumper :head: http://i148.photobucket.com/al...
- Sun 23 Mar, 2014 08:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Battery Draining
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3275
Re: Battery Draining
One of the most useful things I have bought to monitor battery "condition" is the "CTEK CTE-56382 Comfort Indicator with 8mm Eyelet Adaptors" (Amazon £6.78) I have this connected to the battery in the boot with the three LED indicator visible, green LED means battery is fine, red...
- Sat 22 Mar, 2014 17:24
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: CRUISE CONTROL STALK SWITCH..SOLD
- Replies: 9
- Views: 911
Re: CRUISE CONTROL STALK SWITCH..
Put me on your list if your two prospective buyers decide not to proceed
Dave.
Dave.
- Tue 18 Mar, 2014 22:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Halfords socket sets
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6658
Re: Halfords socket sets
Looks like you are in luck
Halfords have a sale on, in Loughborough at least.
Many of the socket sets are down to half price, including the knuckled ring spanners that are marked down from £80 to £40...tempted
Halfords have a sale on, in Loughborough at least.
Many of the socket sets are down to half price, including the knuckled ring spanners that are marked down from £80 to £40...tempted
- Wed 12 Mar, 2014 23:01
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: 1998 BMW prices
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2455
Re: 1998 BMW prices
For prices of a 2002 3.0 roadster take a look at the "UK Z3 2001/02 Brochures and price lists" they have posted on the Bimmer Forum The link below should work: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1483535-Uk-Z3-2001-02-Brochures-and-price-lists They have the 3.0 litre sport ...
- Sat 08 Mar, 2014 22:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What connects to these wires?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 567
What connects to these wires?
What started off as a simple job, realigning the drivers side front bumper has thrown up an electrical question. Using this thread (love the web address :D ) http://www.eatsleeptinker.com/2013/02/25/m-coupe-front-bumper-shaved-installed-gaps-adjusted/ it was a straightforward job to bring the bumper...
- Fri 14 Feb, 2014 21:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Problem Rear Brakes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1746
Problem Rear Brakes
After sorting out blown bulbs and re-painting wing mirror bases (amongst many other jobs :wink: ) I am after a bit of advice about my rear brakes... When I bought the car in September it hadn't been used much in the preceding 6 months and although It had passed its MOT OK the brake discs, particular...
- Sun 09 Feb, 2014 19:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: One job leads to another!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2175
One job leads to another!
After purchasing my Zed 3 I noticed that far too many indicator lights were "out" so during it's winter lay-up I set too replacing them: The speedo lights were pretty straight forward but whilst replacing the instrument cluster lights I found that my airbag warning light was missing :head:...
- Sun 09 Feb, 2014 19:08
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Missing Airbag bulb in the instrument panel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6384
Re: Missing Airbag bulb in the instrument panel
I really can't believe there are so many posts relating to people "covering up" the airbag warning light :head: Sorry to say I must now add to this. After having the instrument panel out to replace the three dash lights I noticed that the airbag light was missing, but unlike KoolFlyer when...
- Sun 09 Feb, 2014 17:56
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Accelerator Pedal
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5128
Re: Accelerator Pedal
Re your stiff bonnet cable release. I would check that the cable is routed correctly, when I purchased my Zed the bonnet release was really stiff. Investigating further, even after cleaning and lubing the mechanism it was still really "heavy" :( Then I noticed that the cable was not runnin...
- Sun 02 Feb, 2014 11:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z visit to the Newark Air Museum
- Replies: 158
- Views: 38884
Re: Z visit to the Newark Air Museum
Great to see the positive response
The date is in the diary, now all we need is some decent summer weather so we can all appreciate some proper "top down" driving
It will also be an added incentive to finish off all those part started jobs!
The date is in the diary, now all we need is some decent summer weather so we can all appreciate some proper "top down" driving
It will also be an added incentive to finish off all those part started jobs!
- Sun 02 Feb, 2014 11:15
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
- Replies: 133
- Views: 25880
Re: Southernboy's Z3 journal.
Sure have, my father was born in Simonstown and we had a mega road trip in 1986 driving from Jo'burg through the Free state and the Drakensburg to Durban, then down and around the coast past Port Elizabeth to Cape Town then back up to Jo'Burg through the Karoo. Just a shame it wasn't in a car like t...
- Sun 02 Feb, 2014 10:47
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
- Replies: 133
- Views: 25880
Re: Southernboy's Z3 journal.
Typical! I have just spent ~£20 on three of the self same bulbs from my local dealer, only saving grace was that he gave me 10% off as a BMWCARCLUB member :) and they were cheaper than any I could find on eBay! Let's hope changing the heater and ashtray tray bulbs is a "one time operation"...
- Sun 02 Feb, 2014 10:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Whirring/fan noise on start up
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8243
Re: Whirring/fan noise on start up
Will be interesting checking out the theory about it being the "air pump"...
But to my "untrained ears it does sound like the viscous fan running. Looks like a bit more research needed
But to my "untrained ears it does sound like the viscous fan running. Looks like a bit more research needed
- Sat 01 Feb, 2014 17:35
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Breaking - Titan Silver 2.0 1999 Z3
- Replies: 59
- Views: 9769
Re: Breaking - Titan Silver 2.0 1999 Z3
Many thanks for sending me the pieces of boot trim I have searching for.
That's another job sorted.
Now just need to sort the replacement of those heater control bulbs...
That's another job sorted.
Now just need to sort the replacement of those heater control bulbs...
- Sun 26 Jan, 2014 18:18
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Radio head unit not fitting as it should
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2488
Re: Radio head unit not fitting as it should
Thanks both. Have just checked and Southernboy is correct there is just a 1mm clearance above the heater control chrome rings so the the Chromdesign bezels are a "no go". In the original 2002 Zed 3 brochure it shows the business radio covering the aperture so I can only assume that it is j...
- Sun 26 Jan, 2014 17:23
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Radio head unit not fitting as it should
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2488
Re: Radio head unit not fitting as it should
Thanks for the comments, and I'll double check the cage and either replace it, or more likely make sure that it is fitted to the correct depth. Having said that, I still have the problem that the facia plate will have a 2mm gap around it, the 2-3mm facia trim that clivebse mentions could be the answ...
- Sun 26 Jan, 2014 12:37
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Radio head unit not fitting as it should
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2488
Re: Radio head unit not fitting as it should
Thanks for the comments / thoughts. I am pretty sure the carrier is the one for the job. When I refit the cage I'll make sure it locates the radio at the correct depth. But, I still need to resolve the problem of the JVC plastic faceplate not covering all of the aperture in the dash - I'll still hav...
- Sun 26 Jan, 2014 11:33
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Radio head unit not fitting as it should
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2488
Re: Radio head unit not fitting as it should
Yes, a radio cage is fitted. Interestingly, I have seen another Z3 sport with the metal dash and an aftermarket radio and the same problem was observed ie the radio sat too far into the dash. Here is a picture of the radio fitted in my car. http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s14/Davewarren8/th_image...
- Sun 26 Jan, 2014 11:16
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Radio head unit not fitting as it should
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2488
Radio head unit not fitting as it should
Whilst I had the radio out to replace the heater bulbs I have taken the opportunity to investigate why the radio doesn't fit as it should, specifically there is a couple of mm gap around the radio bezel and the dash. This then means that when the radio is fitted it sits too far in the dash. Investig...
- Sun 19 Jan, 2014 18:23
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Missing Airbag bulb in the instrument panel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6384
Re: Missing Airbag bulb in the instrument panel
Thanks Robert, Yes, I read the thread about someone stuffing paper in the bulb hole - very clever :dunce: Looking through the owners manual it explains all the other "missing bulbs" except the air bag one. Interestingly there is no dim warning light so maybe all is OK :?: Here is a picture...
- Sun 19 Jan, 2014 11:54
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Missing Airbag bulb in the instrument panel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6384
Missing Airbag bulb in the instrument panel
As a newbie to Zed ownership, the right car came up at the right price in September, just in time for our wet winter :bawl: I currently have the car cosseted in the garage, sorting out all those niggles prior to summer. This weekends job has been to replace a couple of blown bulbs in the instrument ...
- Sat 21 Dec, 2013 15:26
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Midland meet 17th August 2014
- Replies: 96
- Views: 26820
Re: Midland meet 17th August 2014
Hi, put me down as a definate in my Z3.
Lets hope we get a sunny weekend!
Regards
Dave.
Lets hope we get a sunny weekend!
Regards
Dave.