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- Sat 01 Oct, 2016 19:03
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Bicester Scramble
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5236
Re: Bicester Scramble
See you there TJ.
- Thu 29 Sep, 2016 21:33
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Where i can buy body parts & interior for my Z1
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1300
Re: Where i can buy body parts & interior for my Z1
Welcome to the forum Sandy and congratulations.
I couldn't just have been me wondering what country your flag represents
There were not many RHD cars made, it would help if you post some pictures of your car, it will help others help you.
I couldn't just have been me wondering what country your flag represents
There were not many RHD cars made, it would help if you post some pictures of your car, it will help others help you.
- Mon 26 Sep, 2016 08:50
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 for sale on Autotrader
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5686
Re: Z1 for sale on Autotrader
TJS,TJS wrote:http://www.nutleysports.co.uk/BMWZ1-TopRed.htm
asking prices are heading in the right direction !
TJS
These rises whilst they contribute to the feel-good factor, are only really relevant if your thinking of selling at some point, when would that point be reached to tempt you?
Rgds
JB
- Sun 11 Sep, 2016 11:12
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Excited! Reviving a z1 that was sleeping for 15 years
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3198
Re: Excited! Reviving a z1 that was sleeping for 15 years
Sounds interesting, Let's see some pictures?
what happened to the last z1, accident damage that needed parts?
what happened to the last z1, accident damage that needed parts?
- Thu 25 Aug, 2016 18:04
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11393
Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/An%20Album%20of%20Z1s/BMWCC/IMG_0984_zpseej2gxxz.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/An%20Album%20of%20Z1s/BMWCC/IMG_1009_zpsfoi8oc4h.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/An%20Album%20of%20Z1s/BMWCC/IMG_1019_zpsikifukse.jpg...
- Thu 25 Aug, 2016 09:37
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 21651
Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Taking into account some of you attend the Loire Valley Tour later in May, I am thinking May 13/14 or June 10/11?
What else is going on around that time?
What else is going on around that time?
- Sun 21 Aug, 2016 21:17
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 replacement fuel lines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1932
Re: Z1 replacement fuel lines
Hi Pat Thank you for your helpful reply! Its green with black interior and its probably a 6 out of 10 car. 1 repaint and the seats have been recovered, but generally a decent car. The fuel leak was the only issue to address. Can you tell me which BMW dealer you use? - as clearly they are better con...
- Tue 16 Aug, 2016 16:38
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Red Z1 - Auction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6621
Re: Red Z1 - Auction
Shhhhh!!!TJS wrote:LOL .... says the man who doesn't have a front number plate !
Never know who is listening
- Tue 16 Aug, 2016 13:14
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11393
Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Richard and I had a great time on Saturday, thank you all for making us feel very welcome. Our initial thoughts of the Tour being a leisurely drive around the Cotswolds were soon dismissed, my old CS certainly got its legs stretched that's for sure. Steve & Richard Hear Hear!! I blame Ivor for ...
- Tue 16 Aug, 2016 13:07
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Red Z1 - Auction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6621
Re: Red Z1 - Auction
Number plate hangers turned180deg for transporting?TJS wrote:22 miles from new and with the usual baggy seats.
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23425/l ... 100&page=1
- Mon 08 Aug, 2016 17:34
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11393
Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
At the back? You would put an RLE at the back?a1z1 wrote:Anything we can help with Jet. Plenty of room at the Back for a RLE..
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- Mon 08 Aug, 2016 17:32
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11393
Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Well....there is this car.....I have never driven in anger, yetsfh3l wrote:Why's that Jet?
- Mon 08 Aug, 2016 16:02
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11393
Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Can I join the NON Z1ers at the back?sfh3l wrote:Looks as if I might have started a trend Not like me ?
- Mon 08 Aug, 2016 16:00
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Looking for a parts supplier
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2103
Re: Looking for a parts supplier
Thanks. Can you recommend a firm? they would need to be able to post the items as I live abroad. I didn't think a country existed that didn't have an E30 fan base, where is "abroad"? I can't answer re international postage, but usually any local independent can do that for you. Be very su...
- Mon 08 Aug, 2016 10:44
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Looking for a parts supplier
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2103
Re: Looking for a parts supplier
Unless I'm wrong, they are standard E30 parts, available from most outlets.johnster64 wrote:Hello everyone
I am looking for a recommendation on a parts suppler, who can supply such items as Fuel pump, Upper radiator hose, Lower radiator hos, Rubber ring, Intake rubber boot.
Thanks for reading
- Mon 08 Aug, 2016 10:35
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: fuel filler cap bracket
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1875
- Wed 03 Aug, 2016 19:54
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: fuel filler cap bracket
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1875
Re: fuel filler cap bracket
Doesn't it all come as one? There is the flap, the cup it sits in, thats held by 2 screws,..... isn't that it? Whats broken, the black cup thing?dreamchaser wrote:Does anyone know where i can get the bracket that the fuel filler flap clips into, mine has broken and BMW don't have any
I could be wrong.....
- Sun 31 Jul, 2016 13:30
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Radio
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2481
Re: Z1 Radio
Smartarse ! :D I was thinking about replacing the aftermarket radio/cd with OEM if I could find one. I know you have deep pockets Gazza, but how deep? The Z1 unit in the link above, sold on ebay for approx £900+ a few years ago. :shock: The BMW Business CD CD43 is a popular period option, and much ...
- Sun 31 Jul, 2016 12:27
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Radio
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2481
Re: Z1 Radio
"The Z1 AUDIO SYSTEM is a rebadged SONY XR-7302 Radio Cassette Head Unit, these branded units were only made for the first <200 cars before BMW switched to the more common Blaupunkt and Alpine units from the 3 and 5 series of the vintage." Possibly the latter, so I'm still none the wiser ...
- Sun 31 Jul, 2016 06:57
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Radio
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2481
- Wed 27 Jul, 2016 05:08
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Silverstone Classic 2016
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1513
Re: Silverstone Classic 2016
Can't make the sausage but I'll be there friday and saturday most likely.
- Tue 12 Jul, 2016 07:00
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11393
Re: Z1s discover the Cotswolds 2016
Food, drinking and dancing girls!
Mod Edit - threads merged
Mod Edit - threads merged
- Tue 12 Jul, 2016 06:59
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: MSN Z1 Goodwood review
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1377
MSN Z1 Goodwood review
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/reviews/bmw-z1-goodwood-retro-road-test-special/ar-AAhvxfB Buyers should discount cars without the Z1 Audio? Good luck finding one, not many of the original 500 still have them. Photographed this car a few years ago and had never seen that heat-shield before or since, t...
- Sat 09 Jul, 2016 22:56
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11393
- Mon 27 Jun, 2016 21:30
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 21651
Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
You, on account of your impressive performance last time.Green Genie wrote:Great idea Jamal, the last one was very informative, subject to dates I'd be very interested. Who's your guru this time?
- Mon 27 Jun, 2016 21:22
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 21651
Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
ChrisS wrote:Definitely interested subject to date. Same venue as last time?
It depends on how much support the idea receives, if we get the same numbers then yes, or somewhere similar with the same facilities or better.
- Mon 27 Jun, 2016 08:49
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 21651
Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Advance notice: Haven't got round to the fine detail yet, but advance notice of my plan to organise a technical day next year, similar format to 2014, if this receives enough support. What: Z1 technical Day 2017 Where: TBC When: See below Who: You How much: Cost reduces the more support received Acc...
- Tue 07 Jun, 2016 18:56
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Would you?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3074
Re: Would you?
S52 engine? Am I correct in thinking that this was the "M" engine used in the US instead of the S50 engine used (in earlier Z3ms) in Europe. The S52 being a bored out and tweaked 2.8 M52 engine without the full power/performance of the S50 M division engine? Z1s are very rare - would a no...
- Tue 07 Jun, 2016 07:59
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Spare part required.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2292
Re: Spare part required.
I think, not certain, but I saw a black oval/oblong plastic cover in my cache last year....they have been NLA for years those things, I wonder if they were used on any other car?
My mirror keeps coming loose, locktite a good idea?
My mirror keeps coming loose, locktite a good idea?
- Mon 06 Jun, 2016 07:46
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop brackets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3222
Re: Hardtop brackets
Hi I just need the brackets that go on the car that hold the hardtop at the rear of the hardtop . I am willing to pay for the use of to copy them, plus a deposit until safe return of your brackets Thanks Michael Kabbert sells the plastic caps that fit over the top of the HT brackets, might be worth...
- Mon 06 Jun, 2016 07:02
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Would you?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3074
Re: Would you?
Touche! I can see why you might think that
- Thu 02 Jun, 2016 12:51
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Would you?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3074
Would you?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z1-S50-S5 ... 3641.l6368
Apollo, I'll take it, in exchange for a Z1, a Golf, an SLK and full tank of petrol in all 3.
Deal?
Apollo, I'll take it, in exchange for a Z1, a Golf, an SLK and full tank of petrol in all 3.
Deal?
- Fri 27 May, 2016 10:52
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Sump replacement!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6657
Re: Sump replacement!
Hi Pat Sorry to hear about your sump. ☹️The sump is unique to the Z1. Although based on the 325ix ,it is not the same as the 325ix which had a drive shaft passing though it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Spot on, the sump mounting points are same, but different shapes, to accommodate 4WD, shaf...
- Wed 25 May, 2016 19:19
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9250
Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Who?ChrisS wrote:I had my car valued through the Club (by Youknowwho)
- Fri 20 May, 2016 18:29
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop brackets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3222
Re: Hardtop brackets
Do you have any part of the rear assembly or you need both parts?steamview wrote:Hi I've bought a hardtop but he didn't have the brackets/sockets at the rear Thanks
- Thu 19 May, 2016 20:56
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Car Cover scratches
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2957
Re: Car Cover scratches
is that a bubble car?
- Thu 19 May, 2016 20:53
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop brackets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3222
Re: Hardtop brackets
I think I have some spare handles for the roof, but only the female sockets that are on my car, what happened to yours?
- Wed 11 May, 2016 13:34
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Car Cover scratches
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2957
Re: Car Cover scratches
I use a soft indoor cover underneath the outdoor cover on my Sprite. I used to put soft blankets on the bonnet and boot, but the areas they didn't cover finished up looking dull after a relatively short period of time. The indoor cover is much better, but not perfect, as it still moves around in th...
- Wed 11 May, 2016 09:08
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Car Cover scratches
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2957
Car Cover scratches
I use a outdoor car cover, but I'm having car professionally polished and have been told it scratches the paintwork. So which is better if I want to reduce surface scratches? Option A, cover the car, much less dust, potential scratches, hand polish regularly? Option B, no cover, loads of dust but le...
- Wed 11 May, 2016 07:18
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Front Brake Pads.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2957
Re: Front Brake Pads.
The Z1 once again sailed through its MOT but the front brake pads (the originals) are getting thin at 25k miles. Recommendations? OEM, EBC, Pagid, Brembo, CL with prices ranging from £14 to £300. The car for road use only and I am not a heavy braker. TJS To answer your question,(sorry about that) I...
- Mon 09 May, 2016 08:22
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9250
Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.
This blue Z1 was yesterday seen on a trailer in the Netherlands: http://www.autogespot.nl/bmw-z1/2016/05/07 Your link doesn't appear to work, but some interesting and unusual spots on there...including Pierre and Harold no less. http://www.autogespot.nl/bmw-z1/2015/10/26 http://www.autogespot.nl/bm...
- Wed 04 May, 2016 21:16
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Front Brake Pads.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2957
Re: Front Brake Pads.
Brembo Calipers from the 2003 Porsche Boxster, brackets from Uwe, braided hoses, Pagid pads and 312x25 Mitex discs.
- Tue 03 May, 2016 14:32
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Fired.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4908
Re: Fired.
Looks like a ruptured rubber fuel line. It is probably worth checking hoses and replacing with modern J30R10 spec Nitrile lined hoses given the Ethanol in modern fuels will degrade Butyl based rubber hoses. I think I need to put this to the top of the Z1 To Do list. I came across these lightweight ...
Re: Z1 Alpina
We may never find out ........... :puzzle: Actually we may, going to see an RLE that just arrived in London....coincidence? That would be unusual... Black yes but surely no gold as this wouldn't be standard. Can't imagine anyone owning an "Alpina" Z1 messing with the colour scheme due to ...
- Tue 03 May, 2016 07:35
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Fired.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4908
Fired.
What would you think is the most valuable part left to salvage on this? http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/An%20Album%20of%20Z1s/BMWCC/167668039_zpsvqktilkx.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/An%20Album%20of%20Z1s/BMWCC/1526960426_zpsq6bakyge.jpg http://i65.photobucket.co...
- Tue 03 May, 2016 07:06
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: VIN CODER Birthdays
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3367
Re: VIN CODER Birthdays
Mine was built in August 1990 but was not registered until April 1991, in Turin, to Eddie Irvine. Perhaps that indicates the increasing difficulty BMW encountered in selling this unique but by no means overpowered car. I wonder how much Eddie paid for it? Very little, if anything at all I imagine, ...
- Thu 28 Apr, 2016 10:40
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: VIN CODER Birthdays
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3367
Re: VIN CODER Birthdays
Shoes are not the 'sole' domain of the XX chromosome you know, sexist!TJS wrote:I know .. but the car is obviously female, remembering its birthday and just look at how may pairs of shoes it has !
Besides, I've decided today that my car is gender neutral.
- Tue 26 Apr, 2016 07:18
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9250
Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Further and more important, did anybody noticed what's wrong with the chassisnumber plate? The rivets? No, the chassisnumber plate is damaged on the left upper side! Usually they don't "just" get damaged ;) Damaged? I thought that was just paint missing. Probably a reasonable explanation,...
- Mon 25 Apr, 2016 13:09
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9250
- Mon 25 Apr, 2016 09:09
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: VIN CODER Birthdays
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3367
VIN CODER Birthdays
Happy belated birthday AL00135, arguably the best Z1 ever made, Dream Green with post-it note leather, (Yes, Dream Green) :D . According to this little VIN decoder, he is now 28years and 17days old, you have served me well. http://bimmer.work How old is yours? http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/...