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by bluejay
Tue 20 Feb, 2024 11:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Inside fresh up
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Re: Inside fresh up

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...
by bluejay
Sun 18 Feb, 2024 11:42
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Inside fresh up
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Inside fresh up

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...
by bluejay
Tue 02 Jan, 2024 13:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Anyone had a similar issue on Z1 not starting...
Replies: 8
Views: 1851

Re: Anyone had a similar issue on Z1 not starting...

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
by bluejay
Tue 02 Jan, 2024 09:28
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 89 - Speedo/mileometer issues
Replies: 19
Views: 12496

Re: BMW Z1 89 - Speedo/mileometer issues

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...
by bluejay
Sat 18 Nov, 2023 09:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 89 - Speedo/mileometer issues
Replies: 19
Views: 12496

Re: BMW Z1 89 - Speedo/mileometer issues

Mine failed too,yesterday,…

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

Robert
by bluejay
Mon 16 Oct, 2023 07:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Question about the speakers
Replies: 5
Views: 1556

Re: Question about the speakers

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 ...
by bluejay
Fri 29 Sep, 2023 10:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replacement tyres
Replies: 8
Views: 17604

Re: Replacement tyres

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

https://www.avontyres.com/en-gb/tyres/? ... rimsize=16
by bluejay
Tue 19 Sep, 2023 13:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Windshield wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 1386

Re: Windshield wiper

Awesome!! thanks for the tips!!

Robert
by bluejay
Sun 17 Sep, 2023 12:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Windshield wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 1386

Re: Windshield wiper

Drove through the rain today and it was no problem,… replacing the wipers might be a good start…
by bluejay
Fri 15 Sep, 2023 09:23
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Windshield wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 1386

Windshield wiper

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?
by bluejay
Fri 08 Sep, 2023 12:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Seat panel lower tabs broken
Replies: 4
Views: 16946

Re: Seat panel lower tabs broken

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
by bluejay
Fri 08 Sep, 2023 12:27
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Pirelli 225.45.16
Replies: 18
Views: 12198

Re: Pirelli 225.45.16

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
by bluejay
Mon 26 Jun, 2023 10:42
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Seat panel lower tabs broken
Replies: 4
Views: 16946

Re: Seat panel lower tabs broken

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

Project for upcoming weekend!!
by bluejay
Wed 31 May, 2023 06:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Seat panel lower tabs broken
Replies: 4
Views: 16946

Seat panel lower tabs broken

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
by bluejay
Sun 23 Apr, 2023 09:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replace mirror glass
Replies: 11
Views: 18178

Re: Replace mirror glass

Success!!!

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

Clear view of the right rear again!

Robert
by bluejay
Mon 17 Apr, 2023 09:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replace mirror glass
Replies: 11
Views: 18178

Re: Replace mirror glass

Leebmann.de
by bluejay
Sat 15 Apr, 2023 15:24
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replace mirror glass
Replies: 11
Views: 18178

Re: Replace mirror glass

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
by bluejay
Sat 15 Apr, 2023 14:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Need help diagnosing passenger door latch fault
Replies: 14
Views: 19535

Re: Need help diagnosing passenger door latch fault

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
by bluejay
Sat 25 Feb, 2023 06:21
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replace mirror glass
Replies: 11
Views: 18178

Re: Replace mirror glass

Cool,…

Thanks
by bluejay
Thu 16 Feb, 2023 13:06
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replace mirror glass
Replies: 11
Views: 18178

Replace mirror glass

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
by bluejay
Tue 06 Dec, 2022 09:06
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: map pockets
Replies: 6
Views: 1942

Re: map pockets

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...
by bluejay
Wed 30 Nov, 2022 12:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: map pockets
Replies: 6
Views: 1942

Re: map pockets

A half talented leatherworker should be able to make those

It just depends how badly you want them!!
by bluejay
Wed 30 Nov, 2022 12:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Speedo gear wheels and handbrake light
Replies: 1
Views: 1170

Re: Speedo gear wheels and handbrake light

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...
by bluejay
Thu 03 Nov, 2022 06:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
Replies: 26
Views: 16641

Re: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB

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

RJ
by bluejay
Tue 01 Nov, 2022 07:13
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
Replies: 26
Views: 16641

Re: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB

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.
by bluejay
Wed 26 Oct, 2022 10:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Will not start
Replies: 15
Views: 3742

Re: Z1 Will not start

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.
by bluejay
Wed 26 Oct, 2022 10:40
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
Replies: 26
Views: 16641

Re: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB

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...
by bluejay
Wed 05 Oct, 2022 13:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
Replies: 26
Views: 16641

Re: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB

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
by bluejay
Sat 02 Jul, 2022 10:57
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

New relay solved the problem!!!

Yay!! Now just put everything back together again…
by bluejay
Tue 28 Jun, 2022 06:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

Michael,...

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

Yes!!

Will contact you via email soon
by bluejay
Tue 28 Jun, 2022 05:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

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...
by bluejay
Wed 22 Jun, 2022 06:58
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

Ah,...

just too late!! already ordered!

Robert
by bluejay
Wed 22 Jun, 2022 06:11
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

Awesome!!

ordered from Leehman, thanks very much for that!!

You are my knight in yellow armour!!

Regards
Robert
by bluejay
Wed 22 Jun, 2022 02:41
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

Well, the relay is no longer available, so if that is indeed the problem, I need to find a solution somehow...(any one got one for sale??) It could be the indicator stalk, I cleaned it with WD40 (somewhat) but may have to investigate further with a multi meter to see if the relay gets connected (tha...
by bluejay
Wed 22 Jun, 2022 02:41
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

Well, the relay is no longer available, so if that is indeed the problem, I need to find a solution somehow...(any one got one for sale??) It could be the indicator stalk, I cleaned it with WD40 (somewhat) but may have to investigate further with a multi meter to see if the relay gets connected (tha...
by bluejay
Tue 14 Jun, 2022 12:34
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

I'll se if I can do something to the indicator switch...

Maybe a good clean with WD40 or something might do the trick, it is accessible now anyway.
by bluejay
Mon 13 Jun, 2022 16:55
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

Thanks micheal,…

Appreciate the help,…

Ordered a new relay… if that is not it will have a look at the switch!

Robert
by bluejay
Fri 10 Jun, 2022 15:02
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

Seems there is more at fault,…

The right parking lights now stay on… is this controlled by the indicator relay?

Cam someone please post the wiring diagram around this?

Help help help!!!

Robert
by bluejay
Fri 03 Jun, 2022 16:06
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Re: Indicator relay

Thanks!!!
by bluejay
Thu 02 Jun, 2022 06:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Indicator relay
Replies: 18
Views: 5464

Indicator relay

Suspect that the relay for the right indicator is faulty...

Is this anything special? Where is it located, somewhere under the dashboard?

Regards
Robert
by bluejay
Mon 17 Jan, 2022 13:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Brake/reversing lights not working
Replies: 15
Views: 4207

Re: Brake/reversing lights not working

Well they are 32 years old!!

Bound to happen, seems my fog lights switch is also not working properly, slightly seized!!

luckily it never ends!!

Robert
by bluejay
Mon 17 Jan, 2022 13:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Brake/reversing lights not working
Replies: 15
Views: 4207

Re: Brake/reversing lights not working

Ok, dropped the Z1 of at a local garage, it turned out it was the switches after all!! :facepalm:

Both replaced and working again...
by bluejay
Thu 30 Dec, 2021 14:25
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Brake/reversing lights not working
Replies: 15
Views: 4207

Re: Brake/reversing lights not working

Each bulb has a brown and grey wire,… The wires for the rear and brake ground to pin 3 ( brown), the reverse light, indicator and possible fog light seem to ground to pin 7… I suspect there is a cable break inside the body somewhere, perhaps when the body panels where of this summer for the door rep...
by bluejay
Thu 30 Dec, 2021 10:08
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Brake/reversing lights not working
Replies: 15
Views: 4207

Re: Brake/reversing lights not working

What is pin 3?

It seems this is the ground for the brake and rear light?

With pin 7 the grnd for the other lights??

Oh,… if only i had a wiring diagram….

Robert
by bluejay
Wed 22 Dec, 2021 08:41
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Brake/reversing lights not working
Replies: 15
Views: 4207

Re: Brake/reversing lights not working

Thanks for your help Michael,…

Except it is freezing cold at the moment!!! Hahahaha

Going to check voltages when defrosted abit

Robert
by bluejay
Tue 21 Dec, 2021 15:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Brake/reversing lights not working
Replies: 15
Views: 4207

Re: Brake/reversing lights not working

That sucks…..

Because the whole of the connector is moulded/glued up… to replace these pins I am going to need to break things open by the looks of it…

Bugger it…

Thanks for your explanation,…

How likely is it that this happens at the same time for the same lights each side…. ????

Robert
by bluejay
Mon 20 Dec, 2021 12:28
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Brake/reversing lights not working
Replies: 15
Views: 4207

Re: Brake/reversing lights not working

Ground is not the problem, the rear unit has a common ground from where the lights are “fed”….

Maybe a good clean with contact spray will help…

It is vey odd…

There are 8 points but have no diagram which connects to which light, anyone can help me with this?

Robert
by bluejay
Fri 17 Dec, 2021 17:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Brake/reversing lights not working
Replies: 15
Views: 4207

Re: Brake/reversing lights not working

I checked the reverse light switch it was working fine,…

I a, thinking grounding too,.. the rear panel was removed this summer, maybe something loosened there…

Just need time and weather window to work on the car….
by bluejay
Sun 05 Dec, 2021 11:21
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Brake/reversing lights not working
Replies: 15
Views: 4207

Brake/reversing lights not working

Recently noticed that the brake and reversing lights are not working. Due to covid not driving much…

I checked bulbs and fuses all good,….

Are these lights operated through a relay? If so anyone know which relay(s) and where they are located???

Thanks
Robert