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by MikeR
Mon 14 Apr, 2014 20:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DSC light comes on at 20mph
Replies: 48
Views: 6546

Re: DSC light comes on at 20mph

ECU Testing Ltd in Derby helped me out with ABS/DSC issues.

Robert - I've sent you a pm.

Cheers
MikeR
by MikeR
Sun 08 Sep, 2013 22:07
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Lotherton Hall 08 Sep 2013 - Pictures
Replies: 10
Views: 6933

Re: Lotherton Hall 08 Sep 2013 - Pictures

Looks good, Robert and I was thinking about joining you for the run over the hill. As it was my red hardtop from the Z3 went today so I ended up fitting the brackets etc for the buyer to travel back to Hertfordshire. His visit was useful though as he wasn't aware of the zroadster.net forum!!!! Obvio...
by MikeR
Wed 02 Jan, 2013 22:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Gone - items For Sale
Replies: 17
Views: 2463

Re: Z3 Gone - items For Sale

OMG as they say........ We are a resourceful lot!

Me thinks I'd like to keep it simple and stick to a UK based eBay deal.

MikeR
by MikeR
Wed 02 Jan, 2013 21:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Gone - items For Sale
Replies: 17
Views: 2463

Re: Z3 Gone - items For Sale

Ciao,
I'd like to help but sorry, I can't see a safe way of getting a hardtop to Italy.

MikeR
by MikeR
Tue 01 Jan, 2013 21:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Gone - items For Sale
Replies: 17
Views: 2463

Re: Z3 Gone - items For Sale

Hi folks Things appear to be going well on eBay with most of the items being watched and some offers coming in. Not on eBay yet (not taken the pics) will be a bright red hardtop in good condition complete with cover and ALL the fittings including brackets, trim, screws, bolts and even the Heated rea...
by MikeR
Tue 01 Jan, 2013 10:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z3 to Z4
Replies: 5
Views: 1480

Re: Z3 to Z4

I'm pleased with the Z4. It feels much more solid than the Z3 and has the luxury of a proper glass screen (heated) in the hood. The hood itself is fully automatic - I don't even have to unclip the top bar. The exhaust note is much more pleasing and the 6th gear makes for relaxed driving at motorway ...
by MikeR
Mon 31 Dec, 2012 17:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Gone - items For Sale
Replies: 17
Views: 2463

Z3 Gone - items For Sale

Hi folks When my Z3 was traded in the dealers suggested I returned my car to stock - they didn't want all the extras I'd put on it. Now on eBay, these include:- Genuine BMW Rear Screen - new, green tint, complete with zip slider and tool http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290837814519?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:...
by MikeR
Mon 31 Dec, 2012 16:47
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z3 to Z4
Replies: 5
Views: 1480

Z3 to Z4

Hi Folks Whilst I've never been a prolific poster on this forum I have taken an active interest in the activities of all its members especially when meeting up at shows etc. Many thanks to eveyone who has supported me over the years especially RobertT. Sadly the Z3 has been replaced with a Z4.... a ...
by MikeR
Sun 11 Nov, 2012 16:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

OK folks, just to bring things through to completion........ I've managed to bleed the brakes today. I used a pressure bleed system and a helper to apply some 12 pumps to the brake peddle at each of the brake callipers. The fear was that the recently installed ABS pump had to be activated to clear a...
by MikeR
Tue 06 Nov, 2012 21:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

As I started this thread I'll hopefully bring it to a conclusion.......but we are not quite there! I removed my ABS Pump and Control module on Friday 26th October. It was packed up and sent away (Royal Mail Special Delivery £24) to ECUTesting Ltd. All last week it was "under test on the enginee...
by MikeR
Thu 11 Oct, 2012 19:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z4 16" style 104 star spokes
Replies: 6
Views: 1807

Re: Z4 16" style 104 star spokes

I've got these on my 1999 1.9 Z3. Fits fine with the narrow body and in my opinion look good. Should be no problem with the wide body.
MikeR
by MikeR
Sun 07 Oct, 2012 13:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Cheers, Dom.
I tend to agree with you and as soon as I'm on half term, with a bit more time on my hands I'm going to get the job done via ECUtesting.

MikeR
by MikeR
Sat 06 Oct, 2012 17:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Well, there you have it, folks! I now know that I need to look yet again at the front right sensor. It may well be that when I replaced the old one I had to break it to get it out. That resulted in bits of magnet breaking off so that its interfering with the signal picked up by the sensor. I'm not c...
by MikeR
Sat 06 Oct, 2012 08:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Hey Guys, I don't see this as a thread high jack as the information coming out is all very useful and supportive. The time people have spent on this issue what with with writing messages, uploading pics etc. really does show the strength in the community that we have. Well done and thank you. I'll c...
by MikeR
Fri 05 Oct, 2012 20:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Many thanks, Robert. I'll certainly look forward to getting to the bottom of this issue.
Catch you tomorrow.
MikeR
by MikeR
Fri 05 Oct, 2012 20:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

OMG - this thread appears to have opened up a real can of worms! The whole thing appears tome to be something from the dark side of technology!!!
Fingers crossed that things get resolved - perhaps tomorrow?

MikeR
by MikeR
Tue 02 Oct, 2012 22:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Hi Dom The symptoms you have with your ABS sound remarkably like mine. You've gone one step further in getting your unit off to ECUtesting and you must be really frustrated in not having cleared the fault. Robert is hopefully going to be the wizard as we've planned to meet up this weekend to see wha...
by MikeR
Mon 24 Sep, 2012 20:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Thanks geminimustang......... I've spotted a couple of use units with my part number on ebay. Typical cost is £60 - £80 but as these are from breakers I'm still tempted to bit the bullet and get mine reconditioned and tested. Before I do that I might well take up your offer, Robert, and have another...
by MikeR
Mon 24 Sep, 2012 18:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Yes, Robert - your ABS pump and modulator is the same as mine. Well done taking the pics - I can even read that the control box is made in Mexico!!!!! Seems a bit odd to me as Mexico doesn't strike me as being a key player in the automotive parts industry! I'll let you know how I get on whenever don...
by MikeR
Mon 24 Sep, 2012 16:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Hi Robert That illustration is nothing like my unit. When I did a search I found alternatives and part no. 34516756287 looks like mine. I have heard however that when replacing the ABS pump and control units the part number is critical. If you get a similar part with a different number it will need ...
by MikeR
Sun 23 Sep, 2012 21:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Hi Robert & others Thanks for coming back to me. Yes, Steve did charge me for the diagnostics (£45) and promised to clear the fault codes if I went back having done the work. As it was the lights went out and I thought I was home and dry with the system clearing itself. That was a week ago and n...
by MikeR
Sun 23 Sep, 2012 18:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18292

ABS lights - frustration!

Hi folks Yes, I've got the dreaded ABS lights on the dashboard. I've had this before and resolved the issue with the usual cleaning/replacing of the sensors. Recently however things have got worse (an intermitent fault) which resulted in me taking the car into my friendly BMW workshop. They used the...
by MikeR
Sat 10 Mar, 2012 17:18
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Site Changes - 8th Mar 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 3969

Re: Site Changes - 8th Mar 2012

Hi Robert Can I just add my thanks to you (and anybody else involved) for the changes which have been made to the zroadster.net forum site. The most pleasing thing is that all the hard work over the years has not been lost - and long may it continue. Well done! Perhaps its time we had another gather...
by MikeR
Wed 22 Feb, 2012 09:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bum warmer!
Replies: 3
Views: 727

Hi I replaced my seats with some heated one's and found exactly the same problem. I decided to remove the leather cover from the seat base to see what the issue was. I was encouraged to do this as I found that replacement elements are shown on the OEM parts list - if the parts are available then the...
by MikeR
Sun 08 Jan, 2012 11:16
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Insurance when SORN'd question.
Replies: 33
Views: 4209

I have a kit car which has been SORN'd since it SORNing was introduced (yes, I really do need to do something about it - it's been a long time). It's stored in a neighbours garage and it IS insured for FIRE and THEFT only - just in case. I'm with Adrian Flux and it costs £52 for the year (at a £1 a ...
by MikeR
Thu 22 Dec, 2011 19:34
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: July 20-22 2012 - Z Fest
Replies: 128
Views: 20668

Why is this thread headed June 2012 - Z Fest when it's happening on July 21st - (the opening day of the Olympics and first day of the school hols)? I'd kept June clear ....... now it's a non-starter.
MikeR :head:
by MikeR
Sun 06 Nov, 2011 17:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear Window Query
Replies: 19
Views: 2331

I'm still on my original hood and even after 12 years and I still get the same result if I'm not careful when lowering the hood. The solution for me is to stop lowering the hood part way down (I have a power hood) and smooth out the creases which are formed - the blanket helps. I then carry on lower...
by MikeR
Tue 01 Nov, 2011 19:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door cards
Replies: 8
Views: 1077

Hi My original set of cloth covered door cards were removed from the door and the melted plastic bits were cut off so that the panels could be recovered in vinyl/leather cloth. Each panel was then relocated back onto the door card using a hot glue gun. This was fine until we had a very hot day when ...
by MikeR
Sat 29 Oct, 2011 18:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winter Tyres
Replies: 13
Views: 2359

Hi Phil Well, I'm now a big fan of Winter Tyres. I've just returned from a visit to my son in Vienna, Austria and although the temperatures are not that low at the moment, everyone has switched to winter tyres - it's law!!!! Last winter I took advantage of the BMW's deal for a set of winter tyres fo...
by MikeR
Sun 02 Oct, 2011 16:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust hanger (Metal one) - Can it be repaired?
Replies: 4
Views: 932

Hi If its the metal exhaust bracket next to the gearbox, don't bother getting it welded - just replace it! I too had issues after an MOT (at a BMW workshop) and they told me it was quite common on the Z3 - they just rust through! The items I needed were:- 18.30.1.432.596 - Exh bracket 18.30.1.728.46...
by MikeR
Wed 06 Jul, 2011 20:08
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMWCC - Sunday 10th July Tatton Park
Replies: 20
Views: 4362

Hi Jonco The majority of Zeds have a meeting point organised for bacon butties then a short cruise into the park. If you don't want to do that just turn up at Tatton Park, pay your £5 (per car) to get in and then follow the signs round to the BMWCC parking area. You can park outside this area and wa...
by MikeR
Mon 04 Jul, 2011 20:51
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - Sunday 10th July 2011
Replies: 50
Views: 13180

Hi Robert I emailed Jeff (BMWCC Chairman) this evening and put him in the picture with the excellent work you've been doing in preparation for Sunday. OK it's unfortunate that we won't get the same turn out as last year but at least we are flying the Zed-flag. Have a geat day and many thanks for you...
by MikeR
Thu 09 Jun, 2011 15:58
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMWCC - Sunday 10th July Tatton Park
Replies: 20
Views: 4362

Hi Phil

Yes, the Hall and Park is worth a visit.
Thanks for getting the date on the forthcoming events calendar (must try and to this earlier next year!!!)

Cheers
MikeR
by MikeR
Wed 08 Jun, 2011 16:14
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMWCC - Sunday 10th July Tatton Park
Replies: 20
Views: 4362

Cheers Jonttt - the nice thing about Tatton is that you can come and go as you please (they did however, run out of Raffle Prizes by mid-day last year!!!!). Hope the races go well!! No probs, Zed Carter - I quite understand (my daughters wedding in 2 weeks time is getting in the way of other things!...
by MikeR
Tue 07 Jun, 2011 20:17
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMWCC - Sunday 10th July Tatton Park
Replies: 20
Views: 4362

Cheers guys Yes, I know this clashes with Santa Pod and its a shame that we didn't get it on to the "forthcoming events" calendar, sooner (perhaps Phil could do that??? afterall, it is a BMWCC Event). Anyway, the event has had a very good following in previous years and I'm sure that Rob w...
by MikeR
Mon 06 Jun, 2011 19:05
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMWCC - Sunday 10th July Tatton Park
Replies: 20
Views: 4362

BMWCC - Sunday 10th July Tatton Park

Hi Folks Note- you do NOT have to be a member of the BMW CC to attend this event. Jeff Heywood, Chairman of the BMW Car Club has asked me if we will get the usual great response from the Zed's at this years Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park on Sunday 10th July. Last year we easily filled the allo...
by MikeR
Tue 31 May, 2011 21:59
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Tatton Park Classic Car Show - 4th-5th June 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1040

Hi Robert

Probably see you on Sunday.
The BMW CC have a "small" stand at the show with hopefully a Zed to fly the flag.

MikeR
by MikeR
Fri 29 Apr, 2011 21:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: One for Robert T
Replies: 9
Views: 1565

Hi Robert

Programme is currently being recorded. Give me a call when you want to to watch it.

MikeR
by MikeR
Fri 29 Apr, 2011 17:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: One for Robert T
Replies: 9
Views: 1565

Hi Robert

I've set my Sky+ to record this tonight so if you want to call round some time and have a bit of a catch up and watch the prog. don't hesitate to call.

MikeR
by MikeR
Mon 04 Apr, 2011 18:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Don't want to moan, but...
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Ref Your Exhaust rattle on start up which disappears after 15mins. I've just sorted this on my car. Essentially there is a bracket attached to the gearbox which supports the centre section of the exhaust. On my car this bracket had rusted through and when cold a gap exists between the bracket and th...
by MikeR
Sat 26 Mar, 2011 22:33
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: NW Classic-Vintage-Sports & Perf. Car Show, 26-27 March
Replies: 9
Views: 3270

Hi Robert

Were you there today? Was it any good? - first shows at new venues are often iffy in my experience,
Thinking of perhaps calling in tomorrow.

MikeR
by MikeR
Sun 06 Mar, 2011 22:33
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted in Glossop
Replies: 4
Views: 641

Hi Robert

I must be going blind! - 'cos I didn't see you.
Yes - must get the hardtop off soon.

MikeR
by MikeR
Sun 13 Feb, 2011 23:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Black Leather Z3 Seats
Replies: 2
Views: 631

by MikeR
Sun 13 Feb, 2011 17:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Black Leather Z3 Seats
Replies: 2
Views: 631

Black Leather Z3 Seats

Hi folks

Just posted on fleebay - having upgraded to some M Sport Seats I've got a set of standard leather seats in good condition, for sale. These come complete with a couple of black leather door cards.

MikeR
by MikeR
Thu 08 Jul, 2010 22:17
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 11th July 2010
Replies: 141
Views: 29997

Hi Robert Numbers look very healthy - more than last year! I'll contact Geoff tomorrow night to give him an idea of numbers and the possible amount of space we'll need! to help him set out the show ground on Saturday. As usual I'll be at the park ahead of you hoping to get us on our own patch. See y...
by MikeR
Mon 17 May, 2010 16:07
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 11th July 2010
Replies: 141
Views: 29997

Hi Robert

I'll do the usual job of trying to keep a parking spot free!! at Tatton. When we get a good idea of numbers I'll e-mail the Club to warn them of our grand turn-out.

MikeR
by MikeR
Wed 21 Apr, 2010 20:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Will facelift headlights fit pre-facelift Z3s?
Replies: 8
Views: 1332

My car is a 1999, pre face-lift and I have fitted face-lift headlights which include the white (not amber) indicators. The only problem I had was with the side lights. In the facelift cars these are separate and built into the bumper. However on the headlight unit from the facelift car there is a mo...
by MikeR
Mon 19 Apr, 2010 16:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Car Club
Replies: 12
Views: 1454

Just turn up. But why not watch out for this topic to find out if a convoy is being organised. We had 15+ Zeds, I think last year, all meeting up at Booths Supermarket in Knutsford for a short drive to the park. In all we had over 20 Zeds on the day.
MikeR
by MikeR
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 20:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Car Club
Replies: 12
Views: 1454

Since you are in Macclesfield perhaps you might want to see what the BMW CC has on offer by attending (with your car of course!) the event taking place at Tatton Park, Knutsford on Sunday 11th July. Watch this forum to see the posts which go up as the event approaches.

MikeR
by MikeR
Thu 08 Apr, 2010 12:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z4 wheels on Z3
Replies: 4
Views: 1298

I've also got 2 sets of Z4 wheels which I've used on my Z3 - I've even been using the Run-flat tyres which seem to firm-up the ride but doesn't get rid of the Z3 trend to tramline.
MikeR