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by 137699
Wed 24 Aug, 2022 08:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Con, cleaned and re gassed stops working?
Replies: 4
Views: 2935

Re: Air Con, cleaned and re gassed stops working?

If the system needed regassing then unless it's due to some work that required depressurising the system, the only other reason it would need regassing is if it's leaked out. Usually the leak will be from the condensor rad which is probably old/holed/rotten. Get the system regassed with dye in it - ...
by 137699
Fri 07 Jan, 2022 09:13
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Plans for 2022 / Any interest in South Downs scenic drive?
Replies: 2
Views: 5059

Re: Plans for 2022 / Any interest in South Downs scenic drive?

I live Winchester end of the South Downs and would absolutely be up for this.
by 137699
Fri 01 Oct, 2021 09:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: workshop manual 2.0 litre
Replies: 3
Views: 1860

Re: workshop manual 2.0 litre

This is what you need - covers all Zeds up to 2002.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154631548269
by 137699
Mon 26 Jul, 2021 09:43
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 unknown pipe possibly drain?
Replies: 5
Views: 3626

Re: Z3 unknown pipe possibly drain?

Why is this in the "New to zroadster.net" forum?
by 137699
Tue 29 Jun, 2021 09:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight lenses
Replies: 3
Views: 3290

Re: Headlight lenses

I had mine polished & then paint protection film applied - seems to have prevented them going hazy again so far.
by 137699
Mon 28 Jun, 2021 10:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: upholstery repair
Replies: 2
Views: 1546

Re: upholstery repair

I've had works done on my other car (not my Z) at AJ Trimmers in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire.
Andy Stenning is the guy there & he did absolutely top work for me & others I know.
by 137699
Wed 16 Jun, 2021 11:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: matching a Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 with an Asymmetric 3 (front tyres)
Replies: 3
Views: 1554

Re: matching a Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 with an Asymmetric 3 (front tyres)

It won't fail an MOT but it's never best practise to mix two different tyres on the same axle.
by 137699
Sat 20 Feb, 2021 10:00
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Dakar
Replies: 1
Views: 3155

Re: Dakar

What about it?
by 137699
Fri 19 Feb, 2021 09:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery dead and won't charge?
Replies: 4
Views: 2272

Re: Battery dead and won't charge?

Some chargers require the battery to have some residual charge before they can "detect" there's a battery connected - so won't charge a completely flattened battery. You could try calling a recovery service and see if it will "jump" from their starter pack - might just be enough ...
by 137699
Wed 20 Jan, 2021 10:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cars can be Coronavirus casualties too
Replies: 8
Views: 5137

Re: Cars can be Coronavirus casualties too

9 year old battery will be why it's going flat so quickly. Batteries are only designed to last 4-5 years at most. You've done well to have one last that long. Funnily enough I just replaced the battery in my Coupe - it was dated Feb2011 so was close to 10 years old. I also had the bubbling issue, to...
by 137699
Tue 08 Dec, 2020 09:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated
Replies: 8
Views: 3978

Re: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated

May just mean a lambda sensor has failed.
But could be something more sinister like it's burning oil.
by 137699
Fri 09 Oct, 2020 09:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Head light bulb upgrades , any recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 9649

Re: Head light bulb upgrades , any recommendations

The Osram Nightbreakers is the strongest legal bulb accoding to tests, but my personal experience is that the lifetime of those are short. But you can definitely see the difference. Which is why I recommend the PIAA bulbs. They're as bright, if not brighter than Nightbreakers, but are extremely lon...
by 137699
Mon 05 Oct, 2020 10:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Head light bulb upgrades , any recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 9649

Re: Head light bulb upgrades , any recommendations

PIAA Xtreme White Plus - simply the best bulbs I have ever used.
by 137699
Mon 27 Jul, 2020 11:38
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M roadster on board computer
Replies: 3
Views: 3344

Re: Z3M roadster on board computer

Lol these sort of adverts you'll often see "Rear seatbelts" mentioned!
by 137699
Thu 02 Jul, 2020 08:36
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Events?
Replies: 5
Views: 4512

Re: Events?

Anyone? Surely there must be something - even if not Z3 specific?
by 137699
Mon 29 Jun, 2020 09:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Seat belt guide
Replies: 4
Views: 1622

Re: Seat belt guide

It's a very common problem and to replace them is a big job as you have to dismantle the entire seat to get to the fixings from the inside.
I have seen neat little "Z" metal pieces that folk use to repair them.
by 137699
Mon 29 Jun, 2020 08:54
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Events?
Replies: 5
Views: 4512

Events?

Over 2 years since any events posted on here - do they not happen anymore?
Very sad if so...
by 137699
Wed 24 Jun, 2020 08:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Red Z1 for sale
Replies: 78
Views: 49211

Re: Red Z1 for sale

Interesting comment on FB about that car: "De Reyghere Emmanuel wheeler deelers is just fake, it was my car who they bought and restored, but in the program itself, they lied a lot and did not tell the truth about the past of the car. The car could legally not drive on the road again because t...
by 137699
Fri 19 Jun, 2020 08:58
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Red Z1 for sale
Replies: 78
Views: 49211

Re: Red Z1 for sale

bluejay wrote: Thu 18 Jun, 2020 12:07 Is it my impression or are prices going down again?
That's what happens during a global recession.
by 137699
Tue 16 Jun, 2020 08:25
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Screen wiper operation problem
Replies: 2
Views: 2355

Re: Screen wiper operation problem

I think you posted this in the wrong forum? You might get better response if you put it in one of the Z3 technical forums?
by 137699
Tue 26 May, 2020 08:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
Replies: 26
Views: 16641

Re: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB

The Bremen looks like it was "meant to be" in that Z1 interior!
Superb addition - nobody would think at first glance it wasn't factory!
by 137699
Wed 20 May, 2020 08:27
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
Replies: 26
Views: 16641

Re: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB

I used one of these - plugs into the CD changer port so you select CD on the headunit and it toggles between the CD slot and and the Bluetooth unit. Works really well! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-Music-Handsfree-MP3-CD-Changer-Adapter-BMW-E36-E46-Z3-Business-Radio/223506467460?_trkparms=aid...
by 137699
Tue 19 May, 2020 08:14
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
Replies: 26
Views: 16641

Re: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB

Yeah I think the SQR46 will look spot on in the Z1. Need to see a photo!

BTW I use IMGUR to host my photos.
by 137699
Mon 18 May, 2020 08:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
Replies: 26
Views: 16641

Re: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB

I did think quite seriously about buying one of these as my z3 M Coupe came with a rather naff Sony stereo in it that just looked out of place and lit up the wrong colour. But I decided that the SQR46 probably looked a little "too" retro for the Z3 - more suited to an E30 or E36, so instea...
by 137699
Fri 01 May, 2020 08:29
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New member
Replies: 1
Views: 4262

Re: New member

Recently bought a Z3 M Coupe - fantastic piece of kit and values only going one way.

I doubt you'll find a cheaper time to buy than right now - Covid19 lockdown has created economic uncertainty not seen since they great depression of the 1920s and everything has been devalued as a result.
by 137699
Thu 02 Apr, 2020 08:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Beeping sound from parked up car?
Replies: 6
Views: 6309

Re: Beeping sound from parked up car?

Try disabling the internal sensors? Can't remember how you do this but there's a mention of how to in the owner guide on my MC.
by 137699
Fri 06 Mar, 2020 15:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lights-on Buzzer gone AWOL
Replies: 1
Views: 2471

Lights-on Buzzer gone AWOL

Hi, first post & a problem. Recently bought a Z3-M and jumped out of my skin the first time I switched off the engine with the headlamps on with the darned annoying buzzer. Now a few weeks in, the buzzer has gone AWOL. So OK I'm no longer jumping everytime I turn off the engine at night, but at ...