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- Sat 11 Jul, 2020 16:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 sills.....
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10160
Re: Z3 sills.....
Definitely get them from the dealer - any used sills will likely be no better than what you removed in the first place. I've had 3 pairs from the dealer over the years for different cars, the last time I ordered I had to wait 2-3 months for a right hand side as they were manufacturing them to keep u...
- Sat 11 Jul, 2020 16:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2.8 Z3; fitted with LSD?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11520
Re: 2.8 Z3; fitted with LSD?
Hi, Do you know how the diff mount got broken? Is the rest of the body structure fully intact in the area? It would seem very odd for the diff mount to break without other signs (i.e. spot weld failure) unless you've bottomed out on something and it's been given a whack maybe? When you say the mount...
- Fri 11 Oct, 2019 13:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tape/cd players says “wait”
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1912
Re: Tape/cd players says “wait”
Hi Mark, Can you confirm whether the wording is simply "WAIT" or "CODE WAIT"? I don't think just "WAIT" on its own is a valid state, and iirc the maximum wait time is supposed to be 90 minutes. Maybe the unit itself is in a wierd state? Try disconnecting it from the car...
- Fri 06 Sep, 2019 19:55
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Roof part wanted
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4145
Re: Roof part wanted
Yep, they wanted £9.50!!! Even the person at the dealership was embarrassed! Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to spend the money where needed (I've spent £1000's in parts over the years) but at the same time that amount for a 1cm square piece of rubber is enough to make me look elsewhere first. Interes...
- Thu 05 Sep, 2019 08:01
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Roof part wanted
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4145
Roof part wanted
Part number 51448401847
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... 1448401847
If anyone has one of these spare (from a car they are breaking etc.) would be interested in buying it from you!
thanks
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... 1448401847
If anyone has one of these spare (from a car they are breaking etc.) would be interested in buying it from you!
thanks
- Fri 23 Aug, 2019 11:58
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8610
Re: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
Sure - I can't speak for the garage but I'm guessing each car is different depending on severity etc. For me it just a few quid over £1000 all-in (including VAT/labour/welding consumables etc.). I did nothing other than chuck the guys the Randy Forbes kit, the additional diff mount and a bunch of pr...
- Thu 22 Aug, 2019 14:32
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8610
Re: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
All sorted! I've just picked up the car; won't get chance to look in proper detail until I get home later but everything looks spot on! I found the guys at Cracknells really knowledgeable and efficient, they even took plenty of photos along the way as requested, I've attached a few here. Upon closer...
- Wed 21 Aug, 2019 09:05
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1997 2.8 for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2998
Re: 1997 2.8 for sale
new link:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1146746
Spec;
M52 2.8
96K Miles
Montreal Blue.
M wing mirrors.
Chrome washer jets.
M50 manifold, BBTB
M Sport Seats
Seat belt guides intact.
£4995 ONO
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1146746
Spec;
M52 2.8
96K Miles
Montreal Blue.
M wing mirrors.
Chrome washer jets.
M50 manifold, BBTB
M Sport Seats
Seat belt guides intact.
£4995 ONO
- Thu 15 Aug, 2019 14:57
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8610
Re: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
No, I decided to keep it stock so will get the cross member reinforcement done and have them double up the diff mount with a new one from BMW as it doesn't appear to be damaged in any way (my car has only two suspect welds and no other symptoms so very early). Pretty much the roadster version of thi...
- Mon 12 Aug, 2019 17:16
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8610
Re: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
For comparison, the kit cost me £600 and I got hammered on import duty/VAT for another £135.
So £500 is a good deal for someone!
So £500 is a good deal for someone!
- Mon 05 Aug, 2019 11:46
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8610
Re: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
Hi, Just a quick update for anyone who might be interested; had a chat with Alan and co over at Cracknells, really nice guys and they immediately knew what they were looking at. Walked through the Randy Forbes instructions and they've agreed to fit the kit week after next. I'll post the results once...
- Tue 30 Jul, 2019 08:59
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8610
Re: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
Thanks guys,
I've contacted Cracknells and due in for an initial assessment Saturday. In the meantime if anyone has had the work done there I'd love to hear about your experience.
I've contacted Cracknells and due in for an initial assessment Saturday. In the meantime if anyone has had the work done there I'd love to hear about your experience.
- Mon 29 Jul, 2019 14:53
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8610
Boot weld repairers around North Yorkshire?
Hi, I've just found that my Z3M is in the very first stages of boot weld failure and I want it sorted before it becomes a real problem. I'm located in York and ideally looking for a local garage that can do the repairs. Looking online, one of the most well-known seems to be Redish Motorsport, but be...
- Wed 17 Jul, 2019 14:01
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1997 2.8 for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2998
1997 2.8 for sale
Hi,
Due to a recent purchase of a Z3M my 2.8 is now up for sale.
I'd like to think she has been very well cared for and I'm sad to see her go, but space has become an issue.
I would really like it to go to someone who will treat it the way it deserves!
thanks
Due to a recent purchase of a Z3M my 2.8 is now up for sale.
I'd like to think she has been very well cared for and I'm sad to see her go, but space has become an issue.
I would really like it to go to someone who will treat it the way it deserves!
thanks
- Fri 27 May, 2016 10:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: My 2.8 roadster
- Replies: 2
- Views: 945
My 2.8 roadster
Hi, After reading so much about other peoples cars I've decided now that I've done some of the larger jobs on mine that I would contribute my story. I was introduced to the Z3 when my dad bought a Cosmos Black 2.8 a number of years ago and loved the car ever since. I finally purchased my own 1997 2....
- Wed 25 May, 2016 14:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Z3 FB group
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4006
Re: New Z3 FB group
I totally agree with the bit about groups on the large, commercial scale social websites such as Facebook eroding the user base of the existing websites. From a personal perspective I don't use websites such as Facebook or Google on grounds of my own principles (I don't agree with their data use pol...
- Wed 11 May, 2016 20:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1432
Re: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question
Hi, Just a quick one to say thanks I managed to program my fob without removing the alarm unit! I also used my phone to take some video blind and reviewed it to help. Just got to put her back together now - losing light and starting to get annoyed with one of those bronze coloured bolts that won't s...
- Tue 10 May, 2016 08:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1432
Re: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question
Perfect, thankyou!
I have acquired a strange looking (what I assume is a) trim removal tool, like a screwdriver handle with a strange curled point at the end. I'm going to try and use that to move the switch.
I have acquired a strange looking (what I assume is a) trim removal tool, like a screwdriver handle with a strange curled point at the end. I'm going to try and use that to move the switch.
- Mon 09 May, 2016 17:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heated seat switch plugs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1592
Re: Heated seat switch plugs
Thanks for the help, I'll look further just want to avoid removing the carpet if possible! Here's a pic of behind my console albeit from the passenger side. I'll try the drivers side at the weekend. It looks very similar to yours but no heated seat wiring visible yet. https://gx2tzq-sn3301.files.1dr...
- Mon 09 May, 2016 11:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heated seat switch plugs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1592
Heated seat switch plugs
Hi, Whilst I've been working on a few things, I've been looking for the plugs for the heated seat switches. I acquired some heated seats and the plugs were present to connect those up, and I have the switches and relay ready to go. It doesn't look like the plugs are directly behind the console, I've...
- Mon 09 May, 2016 11:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1432
3G EWS Alarm learning switch question
Hi, Just a quick one I hope someone can help with, I want to teach my car a second alarm fob so went through the usual procedure of removing the glove box however despite the fact I have successfully done this procedure on another Z3 I've hit a bit of a stumbling block with mine - I'm unable to prop...
- Thu 28 Apr, 2016 19:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Windscreen woes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5200
Re: Windscreen woes
Not really an issue for the Z3 but when I had Autoglass replace my windscreen on a 1 series a few years back I raised the same question and they said something similar - that the glass was from the same factory as the BMW branded stuff. I let them do the work but the sensor for the automatic wipers ...
- Tue 29 Mar, 2016 12:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: being dazzled
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7094
Re: being dazzled
Regarding the rear brake lights I fully understand what you mean however it is sometimes difficult in an automatic not to do this; if in traffic with a lot of stop start I find I don't have much of a choice but to keep feathering the brake pedal to prevent the car creeping too quickly (even when loc...
- Fri 18 Mar, 2016 09:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP NEEDED PLEASE...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4963
Re: HELP NEEDED PLEASE...
I wonder if there is a chance the car has been accident repaired and mismatched parts have been used (i.e. 4cyl parts on a 6cyl, facelift parts on a pre-facelift etc.?) I once came across a pre facelift 2.8 that had been accident repaired and the shop had clearly fitted the wrong headlights as the s...
- Fri 11 Mar, 2016 09:08
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: FOR SALE Z3 2.8 Twin Vanos 99 Plate - SOLD
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3102
Re: FOR SALE Z3 2.8 Twin Vanos 99 Plate
It looks like a lovely car, I wish I had room for another! Good luck with the sale!
- Mon 07 Mar, 2016 20:40
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Wind deflector for OEM BMW Z3 roll hoops
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2902
Re: Wanted: Wind deflector for OEM BMW Z3 roll hoops
That gumtree one is bloody good value for someone!
- Mon 07 Mar, 2016 09:42
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale - Z3 non roll hoops wind deflector black OEM
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4005
Re: For Sale - Z3 non roll hoops wind deflector black OEM
The legs on that deflector look good at a glance, mine were broken at the ridge halfway down the leg. You can get a feel for the brackets etc. required here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CJ32-EUR-07-1997-Z3-BMW-Z3_28&diagId=03_2688 The other thing I'm not sure about are the holes ...
- Fri 04 Mar, 2016 11:25
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale - Z3 non roll hoops wind deflector black OEM
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4005
Re: For Sale - Z3 non roll hoops wind deflector black OEM
It would be worth having a shot of the bottom of the "legs" of the deflector as my car had one when I bought it. The dealer tried to claim it was "easy to fit" by simply lifting it out of the holes in the trim.. of course I wasn't having that and if you looked more closely at the...
- Mon 29 Feb, 2016 08:56
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Wind deflector for OEM BMW Z3 roll hoops
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2902
Re: Wanted: Wind deflector for OEM BMW Z3 roll hoops
Agree with Del, I just picked one up for exactly £100 on eBay. You can go a bit cheaper (I've seen them for ~£70) but the photos weren't that clear and I'd question the condition. The seller claimed (as many do) that "all fixings" were present. I had no idea how the deflector clipped on be...
- Sun 21 Feb, 2016 17:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2731
Re: Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
It's funny I was just thinking this the other day when driving mine (a '97 2.8) - I know exactly what you mean about it feeling like the brakes are slightly on! I've thought this on and off for a couple of years! I had to drop it down a gear on a hill the other week and was thinking to myself "...
- Fri 19 Feb, 2016 12:25
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Rust treatments: what to use and when?!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5198
Re: Rust treatments: what to use and when?!
Thanks for the posts - I've decided to give Fertan a go as I like the sound of the fact it actually loosens and kills the rust rather than just covering over it. My plan now is to; - Lightly brush affected area to loosen up rust. - Treat with Fertan - Apply zinc primer - Touch up with topcoat. The o...
- Sun 14 Feb, 2016 19:36
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Rust treatments: what to use and when?!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5198
Rust treatments: what to use and when?!
Hi, I'm currently in the process of doing work on my '97 2.8 Z3. This involves curing the body panel rust which I've side-stepped by simply buying new panels however I've noticed in the engine bay there are various spots of surface rust I'd like to get sorted. For example; - Some blebs on the unders...
- Sun 14 Feb, 2016 19:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Questions about roof headlining and seat bases
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2389
Re: Questions about roof headlining and seat bases
As a quick update; Received the sports seats and despite the seller mentioning the controls didn't work, hooking the seats up to a 12V drill battery showed they did in fact work (maybe a seized mechanism knocked loose in transit?) so no need to change the motor or switch! I did put a bit of WD40 on ...
- Tue 02 Feb, 2016 10:42
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Topaz Blue door cards
- Replies: 1
- Views: 657
Re: Wanted: Topaz Blue door cards
Sorted now thanks
- Sat 30 Jan, 2016 17:39
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Topaz Blue door cards
- Replies: 1
- Views: 657
Wanted: Topaz Blue door cards
As title. To go with a pair of sets I've acquired. Not bothered about extended leather.
Cheers!
Cheers!
- Sat 30 Jan, 2016 17:35
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Drivers seat
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1543
Re: Drivers seat
I'll have a black leather seat from a '97 model (pre-facelift) available in a few days for pickup in the York area if that helps?
- Wed 20 Jan, 2016 15:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Questions about roof headlining and seat bases
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2389
Re: Questions about roof headlining and seat bases
Thanks for the responses; Looking into this further ( http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=526040 ) it appears perhaps the frame on the facelift cars has some additional holes etc. for the headliner which the retrofit version of the headliner works around by taking various "shortcu...
- Wed 20 Jan, 2016 10:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Questions about roof headlining and seat bases
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2389
Questions about roof headlining and seat bases
Hi everyone, After deciding to keep her long term, I'm currently in the process of improving my Montreal Blue '97 2.8, getting jobs done and making improvements I've been meaning to do over the years. I've had some success, I've managed to fit roll hoops using trim from e-bay (had my iPad with Rober...
- Sat 27 Jun, 2015 08:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Numerous electrical problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1274
Re: Numerous electrical problems
Apologies - predictive typing, "relight ended" should be "retightened". It isn't some kind of new technique I've come up with!!!
- Sat 27 Jun, 2015 08:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Numerous electrical problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1274
Re: Numerous electrical problems
If I disconnect my battery with the alarm set by accident it does the same thing - goes off but super quiet. I suspect there is a battery in the part that generates the noise which has degraded over the years. When the battery is connected and the alarm goes off normally it's fine. This suggests to ...