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bluejay

Thanks!!!

Robert

bluejay

My fuelpump failed yesterday, after a long recovery the Z1 is standing at home, any suggestions on how to replace it?

What are the trick or tips for doing this?

Thnx
Robert

bluejay

I had the gears on my dashboard repaired last year here in NL, but since then the fuel gauge indicator is of... When the tank is full it show 3/4 and when the ignition is off it seems to lie further to the left than previously. Is there someway to adjust this back easily? I don't want to sent the un...

bluejay

For those that wish to know what was said in German: Hallo Martin, I guess you speak and understand German, that's why I'll write in German... (if not, try deepl.com for translation 8-) ) "BH" = Bremerhaven? I don't want to scare you, but I'm curious about the result. How many Z1 doors hav...

bluejay

For those that wish to know what was said in German: Hallo Martin, I guess you speak and understand German, that's why I'll write in German... (if not, try deepl.com for translation 8-) ) "BH" = Bremerhaven? I don't want to scare you, but I'm curious about the result. How many Z1 doors hav...

bluejay

RKV trading also has spare parts, they may have what you are looking for.

Most of the forum members here are not German, that is why it is better to write in English.

Thanks for understanding

RJ

bluejay

You could also try RKV Trading in the Netherlands.

Reknowed Z1 specialist in the North of Holland, maybe not as far a going all the way to Munich

https://www.rkv-trading.nl/over-ons/

Robert

bluejay

Something funny with that car, only 3300mls but the leather of seats show more use, the wrinkling is from sitting in it for long times... Also the petrol gauge is European with liters showing, in the UK this should be E - F, while the Odometer and Speedo is in Miles and MPH... I would check the VIN ...

bluejay

Did anyone replace the battery with a Lithium battery?

If so what brand/model did you use?

thnx
RJ

bluejay

Put me down as tentative...

Interested, but depends a bit on the location..

bluejay

Didn't know that. but drop Michael an email, he he very helpful...

bluejay

https://shop.roadster-fashion.de/en/z1- ... cal-parts/

bluejay

No it is not under the steering column, but inside it.

You need to take the steering wheel off and the two covers. there is one flasher unit, it sit just above the key lock on the right hand side of the steering column.

bluejay

The wheel I am looking at can be either 7.5 or 8.5

Thinking the 8.5 with 245/35/17 but then the speed will drop a little more,

or the 245/40/17 on 8.5 which will bring the actual speed closer to the gauge speed..

bluejay

What tyres size would you recommend for a 17x7.5 in wheels for the zetti?

Thnx
Robert

bluejay

http://www.info-instruments.nl/ Did the repair, everything is working again, well from the odometers anyway. The fuel gauge is now misreading, it looks like it is has twisted 45° counter clockwise… is there a way to adjust that back? The needle has not been removed or anything. When the tank is ful...

bluejay

Send it to the company in the Netherlands.

Easy to do! and not too costly, about 250Euro

bluejay

A 8mm socket will also fit, but not perfect. The trick with the pax seat is to keep the front two bolts in the base, slide the seat in with the slots at the front of the slide frame (the seat is all the way back on the slides and tilted forward. You can not slide the seat back now and there is not e...

bluejay

I had the inside freshened up, nubuk cleaned and refreshed, side sills and dashboard leather covering repaired etc For pictures see my instagram account, as I cant add here any pictures of decent size IG is _chopper_bob_ They also polished the outside and applied a coating. Hardest part was to get t...

bluejay

Have you tried the pressure regulator? Mine was faulty as the vacuum line got porous and wasn,t getting the pressure regulator not activating, which caused the fuel prssure to drop in the line. This caused the engine difficult to start but eventually would run.

RJ

bluejay

http://www.info-instruments.nl/ Did the repair, everything is working again, well from the odometers anyway. The fuel gauge is now misreading, it looks like it is has twisted 45° counter clockwise… is there a way to adjust that back? The needle has not been removed or anything. When the tank is full...

bluejay

Mine failed too,yesterday,…

Will contact the Dutch company to see what they can do for me!

Robert

bluejay

Interesting,... I have found that the OEM set up provides sufficient sound strength even with the top down at motorway speeds (~100kmh),.... Wondering if your head unit is the problem? I have a modern unit in it (Pioneer AV7200 IIRC) I actually have no idea if there is an amplifier in my Z1, it was ...

bluejay

I came across Avon tyres that are available in the 225/45/16 size;;

https://www.avontyres.com/en-gb/tyres/? ... rimsize=16

bluejay

Awesome!! thanks for the tips!!

Robert

bluejay

Drove through the rain today and it was no problem,… replacing the wipers might be a good start…

bluejay

My windshield wipers sometimes seem to "stutter" hang up,....

Wonder if I need to grease the system a bit, but how to access??

Or the rubbers are to grippy on the windshield?

bluejay

I have sourced a replacement (2nd hand) from RKV trading in the Netherlands.

I want to do a re-espray and will be mounting it back on the seat soon!!!

Robert

bluejay

I was in the BMW Classic works in Munich recently and they told me that Pirelli has made a P-zero for the Z1.

Only 200pieces though...

Robert

bluejay

Broken of completely, but I think I still have the pieces...

Project for upcoming weekend!!

bluejay

Hello folks,...

up to the next failure, on my passenger seat the tabs that fix the panel at the bottom have broken off.

Wondering if repair is possible or even worth it, or should I order a new rear panel (not even sure if it is available!)

Robert

bluejay

Success!!!

Replaced the mirror, i have pictures but too big to attach…

Clear view of the right rear again!

Robert

bluejay

Leebmann.de

bluejay

Got the mirror from leebman.de

Backside is ready for installation got all the wiring and connectors for on the ring, but haven’t had time yet due to work and weather!

I have a picture but too big to upload here

bluejay

RKV trading (René Visser) is probably the best place to go to in Europe.

He is THE Z1 door specialist.

He is not cheap but does excellent work

bluejay

https://www.leebmann24.de/elektr-aussen ... 91735.html

bluejay

Cool,…

Thanks

bluejay

The mirror glass on the pass side is displaying "delamination", I can order a new glass from leebmann.

Any tips on how to remove the glass and re-install the new one?

thnx
Robert

bluejay

Jet wrote: ↑Wed 30 Nov, 2022 17:21Your car Bluejay?

Nope....

I don;t have the map pockets... could do with cup/can holder though...

bluejay

A half talented leatherworker should be able to make those

It just depends how badly you want them!!

bluejay

There is a switch at the back of the handbrake lever, under the leather cover.

Very simple connection that grounds out when the lever is pulled. I wouldn't call it a sensor...

bluejay

I like these retro look units, but I love the appleplay on my modern one and the 7" screen!

RJ

bluejay

I removed the pass. side roll bar cover and placed the ground connector/tape to the DAB+ box on the roll bar, the box and wiring are glued to the inside of the windscreen as high as possible on the pass side.

bluejay

You may want to check the vacuum hose that runs from the intake manifold to the fuel pressure regulator.

This line was porous and couldn't create sufficient vac to allow the regulator to work which meant that starting was difficult and also caused an increase in fuel usage.

bluejay

The DAB+ antenna is sitting on the pass side windscreen, it needs a good ground connection which I get from the roll bar.

I can take a picture if you want of the location...

bluejay

Did you mount an DAB+ antenna too? Make sure that antenna is well grounded on the frame.

I have found that DAB+ reception is quite sensative, even driving underneath a bridge causes the signal to be lost

Robert

bluejay

New relay solved the problem!!!

Yay!! Now just put everything back together again…

bluejay

Michael,...

I should have known you have something for that failure!!!

Yes!!

Will contact you via email soon

bluejay

Well,...

I may need a new left rear panel, one of the mounting eyes near the top of the door het broken off....

Maybe it is time to sell it...

bluejay

Ah,...

just too late!! already ordered!

Robert

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