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Mr Silver

"...unless the LH and RH dashes are slightly angled to make the controls point towards the driver." Yes Robert, the centre console of the 'euro' Z3 cannot be used as the center partition of the US version. When you compare the two L shaped console side trims together the offset becomes mor...

Mr Silver

Yeah, right!

Er... shut the door on the way out!

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Mr Silver

You are aware that the window switch has a double click and fully up on the window requires pushing down to the second click on the switch. It is not unknown for the 'system' to lose where it is on the wondow control. I have this method of getting them in 'sync' again in my files. I repeat it here b...

Mr Silver

I've got to agree with Grommit, you get a bombproof engine, pretty much the same fuel consumption (sort of) and enough grunt to deal with any of your everyday needs! The insurance man doesn't break his pencil over it and the kids love it! Oh yes, it also burbles rather nicely too... Get in there and...

Mr Silver

I must be getting really over the hill... What is it with these people and spam, I fail to understand the point of the exercise. Is it sexual? Is there some underground club to get brownie points from? It all seems so utterly futile to my way of thinking. Does anybody know what they're getting off o...

Mr Silver

Come on, be sensible. He was only visiting for the day..!

You can spend an hour or two at this site..."http://www.imcdb.org/vehicles.php?make=bmw&model=z3"

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Mr Silver

'72 Opel GT???

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Mr Silver

Hey Warrior, you must be doing it wrong sir. Either the wrong glasses, the wrong rattlesnake or the wrong tyres. My 3.0i is rock solid after Koni's and F1's well into low orbit figures... Can't get enough of it and I think we use similar hairdressers! Press on old friend, never mind the damned A word!

Mr Silver

Hi Dave, we met at Ragtops gig in Kent, april. Maybe look here for classy ideas: http://www.pogiparts.de/index.php?cPath=31.

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Mr Silver

It would seem that you're getting confused with some descriptive drawings somewhere. Diagrams will illustrate that there is an 'up' cycle and a 'down' cycle but they are purely descriptive illustrations for the puposes of clarity for the direction of movement. In simple terms damping is achieved by ...

Mr Silver

The damper does not have a 'cycle' (where did that come from?). It reacts to suspension movement and (more importantly) the speed of suspension movement. It is not related to ride height either static or moving. The myth that a damper is spring related (matched) is also a 'nice little earner' create...

Mr Silver

Double post! Mystery for me...

Mr Silver

Too many assumptions here. The fact that the spring is allowing the ride height to be lower by 30mm (a tad over an inch) does not require the damper to be shorter. Why should it be when the OEM shocks will cover the complete range of travel of the suspension so any replacement part will do the same....

Mr Silver

"...however their life will be shortened."

Er... why would their life be shortened???

Mr Silver

Payment made for -RHD- Aluminium finish please Doug (Transaction ID #79894985951646235). Many thanks,

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Mr Silver

Apologies but I view this forum as an essential source of information for Z3 owners. However, the information has to be accurate or it is worthless. I believe that 'guesswork' engineering can be a serious danger to safety for the folk here. BTW, there are a number of us here who are not 'armchair me...

Mr Silver

Er... the track rod end is not the rack ball joint! The track rod end connects the tie bar to the steering arm (bolted to the hub assembly). If there is a gap in your knowledge regarding vehicle terminology it might be useful to search for the part in Ebay. That way you'll get a picture as well! ......

Mr Silver

If you're planning to change the track rod ends you may find it quicker/easier etc. to replace the tie bars complete (from the rack to the track rod end). Nothing to do with left hand threads that all mechanics are more than familiar with, the problem is the locking cone that is fitted between the T...

Mr Silver

May be a good idea to check to see if it's engine oil or transmission oil you're losing. You sure don't want to be looking in the wrong direction after the 'split'...

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Mr Silver

Er... how did you manage to get the door card off when you are unable to open the door??? Very smart! I can only further suggest you check the boot wiring, it is prone to damage through use and can screw up the security. Hope you get it sorted.

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Mr Silver

He has made RHD ones. I would be interested if we could get a batch purchase.

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Mr Silver

My first car was a 1953 Opel Olympia Estate bought in in '58. Ultra rare at the time, can't even find a pic of it today! It hadn't moved for 3 years and I paid the equivalent of £12.50 for it because its space was needed. A real gem and brings back fond memories.

Mr Silver

Hi Ragtop, hope to make this trip. I just have to get her cleaned up and a bit respectable. I'll try and find time to clean the car as well! We may have to miss lunch this time around, don't know yet.

Best regards. Td.

Mr Silver

There are two varieties of tie rod (even from OEM), with and without locking tabs. In a perfect world the locking tabs would be included if needed, maybe that's expecting too much. It is always good practise to replace them anyway, I confess I always would. HTH

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Mr Silver

BTW The cause of the 'bunny hop' is worn shock absorbers, not bushes.

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Mr Silver

There sure is some old nonsense doing the rounds of the forums lately. You do not need to remove the track rod end (tie rod etc.) from the steering arm. Just loosen the tie rod lock nut as you suggested and rotate the tie rod. Of course it rotates on the steering rack arm, how else could it possibly...

Mr Silver

Hi, this item (Ebay 270427249048 EL Series Multipole Connector) is excellent for the job. There are a number of pin sets available. Always use crimp terminals, never ever solder wiring in a car, and definitely no 'choc blocks'.

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Mr Silver

Hi Matt, the hazard switch is held in place by the usual press clip at each end, metal ones on the example I have in front of me. If you can remove the ashtray (two screws underneath I believe) you will find a cutaway portion towards the front of the console moulding that allows access to the clip o...

Mr Silver

Is this want you're looking for? Ebay item 190514492788. Plenty more if you search.

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Mr Silver

Add: 8. Drive shaft to hub splines can loosen up a little and click especially under load (1st to 2nd gear change). Hub then heats up with braking and shaft goes tight again! Common fault. 9. Pads can move in calipers when cold. Problem goes away when caliper heats up. Hope you resolve the issue. Re...

Mr Silver

This company is well worth a look: http://www.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/
Based in Hove (near Brighton) phone: 01273 328698
They can work with the BMW colour code number.

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Mr Silver

I had a problem getting registered on the site (story of my life) so thought I would do a 'dry run'. Couldn't think of (yet another) password so filled the box with the first thing that came into my head.. and it worked! Pure accident!

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Mr Silver

Yes, excellent input Mike, new to me too. I wonder, do you have side airbags fitted that presumably would require this sensor? I can't really see why it would be necessary otherwise. Surely they're not attempting to dial out a power slide with traction control! That would be nasty.

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Mr Silver

[quote="Jamezee"]They look good but I can't imagine they really do anything performance wise on cars like a Z3, maybe on an M roadster but not on the rest! Surely this sort of aero stuff is for the fast super cars etc[/quote] Er... if they work at all it will only be at higher speeds, whic...

Mr Silver

If the anti roll bar is under tension when the car is standing on level ground you have a problem. Lowering the suspension makes no difference, the roll bars should be free of tension.

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Mr Silver

The winners will of course be the insurance companies. The same goes for the gender crisis! Does anyone else see a pattern here?

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Mr Silver

Not so long ago you could buy this lump crated for not a lot of money. Cracking performance to weight ratio and, as mouldy says, low down in the frame. Latest ones now reliable and run like a turbine with little effort. The hardest part is creating suitable (strong enough) engine mountings, tons of ...

Mr Silver

Wheel alignment is not necessary after changing roll bar components.

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Mr Silver

You couldn't make this up! Totally cracked me up!

...but you shouldn't knock the Tuna Sandwich until you've seen a British Rail (post sell by date) sandwich used in anger! Not to be scoffed at!

We need more.

Mr Silver

If this unelected bunch of amateurs can cheerfully knock holes in the police and NHS staffing, what chance does a petition have (with the media muzzled on the sublect) in influencing them with their favourite cash-cow?

...and don't get me started on the bank bitches!!!

from: Hacked Off, Kent.

Mr Silver

Just make sure that you have enough space inside the wheel to clear the brake calipers...

Here's hoping...

Mr Silver

Cloz, you should get out more sir.

Mr Silver

I hear what you're saying c_w and I have to agree. The only downside to the z3 as far as I'm concerned is the damned tramlining issue. If that could be cured it would be unbeatable (and its value would increase dramatically I suspect)! Many M owners suggest that the M doesn't suffer to the same degr...

Mr Silver

Er... what Z4?!

Mr Silver

Apart from an increase in castor angle, how is the M suspension different from the non M cars? There is of course a change in the roll bar linkage but that won't alter anything significantly. I don't see any evidence of 'body flex'. It is my belief that that most of the suspension problems are cause...

Mr Silver

Sorry... missing something here! Is there something else then..?

Mr Silver

Er... my Mrs would love that!

"Is that the insurance office? I'd like to advise you of a modification to my car..."

Mr Silver

Hi Alec, camber correction bolts will give you the best part of 3 degrees. BMW part no. is: 07 11 9 900 587. About £3 from BMW. Be sure to fit them yourself (or at the very least, take them with you) to the tracking adjustment shop, they will charge the earth (~£27) if they supply. Ask me how I know...

Mr Silver

One other point worthy of note: the radiator drain tap - being plastic - sometimes snaps off because they sometimes get brittle with age. They are not expensive and getting a new one may be good insurance before you start the job (car can be imobilised if it takes time to 'get one in').

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Mr Silver

An old problem! BMW can supply a retrofit airbag switch pack - but they won't sell it to you! However, they will supply this as a replacement for a 'faulty' switch (which you of course will have). The part numbers for the switch is: 61 31 8 381 043 for 'wood' trim or 61 31 8 379 617 for plastic trim...

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