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- Tue 23 Dec, 2014 18:15
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Cornish Z3
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4144
Re: Cornish Z3
Nice car, nice colour, nice wheels, I'm not at all jealous! Welcome to the forum, it's a good crowd on here .
- Mon 10 Nov, 2014 12:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rain, rain go away
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1612
Re: Rain, rain go away
No problems, glad I could help. Probably one of the first leak fixes I did and 3 years later still all good, so hopefully the same for you.
- Mon 20 Oct, 2014 18:28
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Cloudy Rear Window
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9008
Re: Cloudy Rear Window
I find I sometimes have to put air con on to de-mist my screen quickly and to keep it de-misted. I also find that I get the mist on the outside of the screen sometimes, depends on weather conditions. Strangely I don't have much problem with the rear screen!
- Sun 19 Oct, 2014 19:09
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Cloudy Rear Window
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9008
Re: Cloudy Rear Window
Reading this thread gave me some ideas on how I could try to restore my rear screen, so went and bought one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AY04JZS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 with the intention of trying to buff the scratches out of my rear screen using a triangu...
- Mon 06 Oct, 2014 20:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Standard bmw Wind deflector worth anything?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3308
Re: Standard bmw Wind deflector worth anything?
Robert T wrote:If a pair of fishnet tights crudely slung over the headrests .....
- Fri 03 Oct, 2014 17:03
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Cloudy Rear Window
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9008
Re: Cloudy Rear Window
Think I might get one myself, need to get the scratches out my rear screen!
- Fri 03 Oct, 2014 11:21
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Cloudy Rear Window
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9008
Re: Cloudy Rear Window
Perhaps the small triangular based "mouse" sanding machine made by Black & Decker might be good, but then one will need a purpose made buff to fit it's triangular head ?? How about something like this for an oscillating tool? http://multifitblades.com/felt-polishing-triangular-pad.html
- Fri 03 Oct, 2014 11:13
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Z3 Shark
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2572
Re: Z3 Shark
Damn, beat me to it! Guess I'll just have to stick with loaf of bread.Robert T wrote:Someone on here shamelessy has this as a sig pic! It is rather cool.
Cheers R.
- Wed 01 Oct, 2014 19:40
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Z3 Shark
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2572
Z3 Shark
Just browsing around t'internet for some new wheel caps for the Z3 and came across something completely unrelated (to wheels anyway): http://www.borjadearteaga.com/shark-bmw-z3/ Some of you may have already seen this but thought I'd share it anyway. Guess what piccy takes pride of place on my deskto...
- Wed 24 Sep, 2014 11:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZ3
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2082
Re: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZ3
nooooooo :) how can you do that - the pleasure of driving with the hood down, the heater and heated seats on with snow all around you is fantastic! mine is used all year around - it has to work for a living - the only concession is that as soon as I start getting moisture inside the cabin cover goe...
- Tue 16 Sep, 2014 18:46
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: iPhone 6 Preordered?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9651
Re: iPhone 6 Preordered?
I'll see what I can doDavejue1 wrote:Bargain! Think I'll have a couple of the crocodile skin ones!
- Tue 16 Sep, 2014 16:42
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: wanted - sidelight lenses
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2182
Re: wanted - sidelight lenses
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251643114607?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 just got both sides from usa for less than dealership wanted for one,thats incl shipping. Think you've done the right thing buying the pair as the lens pattern looks different to my Z3, mine are single upr...
- Tue 16 Sep, 2014 11:17
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: iPhone 6 Preordered?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9651
Re: iPhone 6 Preordered?
I love the apple program, Jue has the galaxy on android which I don't get on with but that said, apple for me have priced me out the market this time, £50 plus for a humble lorry driver is to much. I think I'm going to have to learn to get on with android and go for a galaxy note on my next upgrade...
- Mon 15 Sep, 2014 21:07
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: wanted - sidelight lenses
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2182
- Mon 15 Sep, 2014 16:24
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: wanted - sidelight lenses
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2182
Re: wanted - sidelight lenses
I bought one just recently, about £30 from the local dealer. Couldn't find it any cheaper on-line really and didn't have the hassle with postage, etc.
- Sat 13 Sep, 2014 11:41
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: I don't believe it!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1781
Re: I don't believe it!
The cat next door keeps using my soft top as a sun lounger, went out to scare it off the other day and noticed it had left me a nice present .... a 1" long surface tear :head: , probably caused as the dear little thing was making itself comfy. Going out this afternoon to find the biggest super ...
- Fri 12 Sep, 2014 17:06
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: iPhone 6 Preordered?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9651
Re: iPhone 6 Preordered?
Suspect the only significant thing that has changed again, has been the number and the pricing... Why make the whole phone bigger to give it a larger screen, why not just fill the front surface with screen for a change, or is that too radical for Steve Job's successor. Nokia went through the same p...
- Fri 12 Sep, 2014 12:09
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: iPhone 6 Preordered?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9651
Re: iPhone 6 Preordered?
Suspect the only significant thing that has changed again, has been the number and the pricing... Why make the whole phone bigger to give it a larger screen, why not just fill the front surface with screen for a change, or is that too radical for Steve Job's successor. I'm a Mechanical Design Engin...
- Thu 04 Sep, 2014 18:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: First fill up
- Replies: 46
- Views: 9772
Re: First fill up
Wish I was getting 33.3 mpg from my 2.2, I get around 30mpg and it doesn't seem to matter how I drive it or what I put in it, it seems to stay around that figure. What length of journey do you usually use it for, if very short ones the economy will suffer. Also do you use super unleaded petrol as t...
- Thu 04 Sep, 2014 11:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: First fill up
- Replies: 46
- Views: 9772
Re: First fill up
Wish I was getting 33.3 mpg from my 2.2, I get around 30mpg and it doesn't seem to matter how I drive it or what I put in it, it seems to stay around that figure.
- Tue 02 Sep, 2014 17:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear Disc corrosion - advice needed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3518
Re: Rear Disc corrosion - advice needed
Didn't go down the drilled and grooved route in the end, thought there may be hassle with the insurance so just went OEM-ish with some solid Pagid discs and pads, bargain price of approx £70 for the lot (rear only) from ECP. All was going really well until I went to take the first disc off and the i...
- Sun 24 Aug, 2014 22:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear Disc corrosion - advice needed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3518
Re: Rear Disc corrosion - advice needed
My car is my daily driver and I do a daily round trip of about 50 miles.... I'm also what you would call 'spirited' driver so the brakes get plenty of use! The discs and pads were also changed just before I bought the car about 4 years ago, maybe the dealer used a cheap brand disc & pads, would ...
- Sun 24 Aug, 2014 09:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Desirable Options on Z3
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2627
Re: Desirable Options on Z3
A glass rear window ...
- Sun 24 Aug, 2014 08:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear Disc corrosion - advice needed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3518
Re: Rear Disc corrosion - advice needed
Hi all, thanks for the replies so far, been looking around the www for discs and pads, any recommendations? I read somewhere (don't ask where though) that drilled and slotted discs aren't really any use on the rear as they're not vented ... true?
Thanks again, wonderloaf
Thanks again, wonderloaf
- Sat 23 Aug, 2014 11:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear Disc corrosion - advice needed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3518
Rear Disc corrosion - advice needed
Hi all, recently put my z3 in for a service and got an advisory on the rear disc for corrosion, was advised that although not dangerous the disc should be changed ASAP ... can anybody give a independent opinion please? Here's a picture of the disc http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/wonder1oaf/...
- Tue 12 Aug, 2014 19:16
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted - "Roadster" strip for door sill
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1843
Re: Wanted - "Roadster" strip for door sill
How about some chrome vinyl wrap, don't know if it would get down into the roadster logo, but it's cheap and might be worth a go: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30cm-x-1520mm-Air-Drain-Mirror-Chrome-Silver-Vinyl-Film-Car-Wrap-Sticker-/251614467760?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a95641...
- Mon 11 Aug, 2014 19:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted - "Roadster" strip for door sill
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1843
Re: Wanted - "Roadster" strip for door sill
Have a look here: http://www.schmiedmann.co.uk/Z_series/Z3/Spare_parts_-_Lightning-heater_and_interior/Interior_seat-parts_and_trunk/page2.htm#paging Out of stock but on a 6 day order? Bought some pedal covers from these in the past and was very impressed with the service and the quality of the parts.
- Sun 10 Aug, 2014 14:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rain, rain go away
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1612
Re: Rain, rain go away
Had exactly this problem on my car when I first got it, and in my case found that the leak was due to water leaking in from the cavity under the lower windscreen cover, the one where the wiper drive shafts come through, no 6 in this realOEM diagram: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CN12...
- Thu 31 Jul, 2014 18:43
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Leather seats restored
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1848
Re: Leather seats restored
Amazing! How do they do that?
- Tue 29 Jul, 2014 19:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Why bother. !!!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6179
Re: Why bother. !!!
that has got to be one of the all time classic photographs of the Z3...... pity you felt obliged to censor it though.... :sunny I know we have female members on the forum so was just trying to show some sensitivity towards them .... probably failed miserably! :dunce: If you want to see the full un-...
- Mon 28 Jul, 2014 20:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Why bother. !!!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6179
Re: Why bother. !!!
It took me ages to persuade Mrs W to drive the car like that .....
- Mon 28 Jul, 2014 19:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Why bother. !!!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6179
Re: Why bother. !!!
Now guys, you know there's only one way to drive when the temperature gets a bit too hot to handle, as demonstrated by this young lady: http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/wonder1oaf/z3topdown_zps46e1323b.png That's correct ... hood down, side screens down, deflector up. The deflector can be me...
- Mon 14 Jul, 2014 11:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Repair damaged dash - clips?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3288
Re: Repair damaged dash - clips?
Wee set of trim removal tools are your friends http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-VAN-CARAVAN-SCRATCHLESS-DOOR-TRIM-UPHOLSTERY-HUBS-REMOVAL-VALET-TOOL-KIT-SET-/400552687790?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item5d42ccf8ae I bought a set a couple of years ago and never done using them for the obvious a...
- Sun 13 Jul, 2014 09:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Repair damaged dash - clips?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3288
Re: Repair damaged dash - clips?
I had been pondering how to repair the clips on the back of my door cards, the first time I tried to remove the cards a couple of the black plastic brackets were ripped away from the card and were left in the door. The back of the cards were left in a bit of a sorry state and attempts to reattach th...
- Sat 12 Jul, 2014 09:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Handling?!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3306
Re: Handling?!
Mines a 2001 Sport and I notice the tramlining gets worse as the tyres wear. I've always had Falken's fitted and had a new pair fitted recently and was surprised in the difference it made, I guess as the tyres wear gradually I just get used to it and adjust accordingly. Saying that the tramlining is...
- Sun 29 Jun, 2014 08:31
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Drivers side clear bumper side light.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1094
Re: Wanted: Drivers side clear bumper side light.
Just fitted a new one myself, ~£30 from the local $tealer. Couldn't be bothered with all the postage malarkey!
- Wed 11 Jun, 2014 17:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Window Wiper Arm Replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1016
Re: Window Wiper Arm Replacement
I bought one of these to remove my wiper arms, they are widely available;
http://www.tooled-up.com/product/sealey ... wwodeUAAxQ
Took all the effort and worry out of the process
http://www.tooled-up.com/product/sealey ... wwodeUAAxQ
Took all the effort and worry out of the process
- Sun 01 Jun, 2014 15:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Help .... Leaks!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2431
Re: Help .... Leaks!!
http://forum.roadfly.com/threads/131068 ... -locations it's called the Gutter box in the picture.russg84 wrote:Henry
Where abouts is the drain cup located? Is actually underneath the seat itself? Ideally if someone has a picture, that'd be really helpful
- Tue 20 May, 2014 11:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Standard or Super unleaded?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9462
Re: Standard or Super unleaded?
I use Shell V-Power super unleaded in my 2.2i, I'm sure I can feel a difference the car seems more responsive and smoother to drive. Makes no difference to MPG as some of the advertising claims. Probably all in my head, but at only a couple of extra quid per tankful seems silly not to use it!
- Sat 17 May, 2014 09:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Is my Z3 a Sport model?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5168
Re: Is my Z3 a Sport model?
I've only had my car two months, and I'm not sure about all the in's and out's of all the different models, but my log book says I have BMW Z3 3.0 SPORTS. I have no idea if my suspension is lowered, I don't have a Scooby as to what split rims are, but I do believe my car is the dogs Bollox. I love ...
- Fri 16 May, 2014 21:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Is my Z3 a Sport model?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5168
Re: Is my Z3 a Sport model?
+1 for my Sport 2.2i as well, although I wish I did have split rims !motco wrote:No split rims on my Sport 2.2i, Jontt. Got all the rest though. See avatar for wheels from new.
- Mon 12 May, 2014 11:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Horrible Rotten Noise
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1508
Re: Horrible Rotten Noise
Er No ............................ It is still annoying the hell out of me. Use the windscreen washers to wet screen along bottom edge and it stops. So no change there then. I am looking at silicon or some form of non hardening sticky stuff to place between the Plastic Skuttle and the Windscreen. I...
- Tue 06 May, 2014 11:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front screen advice please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1166
Re: Front screen advice please
Did it cure the wind noise?
- Sat 26 Apr, 2014 09:41
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB...GEARSHIFT DISPLAY DECAL
- Replies: 13
- Views: 677
Re: WTB...GEARSHIFT DISPLAY DECAL
cue the knob jokes .....
- Sat 12 Apr, 2014 08:49
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body
- Replies: 119
- Views: 19265
Re: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body
Hi, I need a passenger side front bumper marker light, can you help?
- Wed 05 Mar, 2014 20:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saggy seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1471
Re: Saggy seats
Southernboy wrote:Because you're sitting on it while it's hot...
- Wed 05 Mar, 2014 19:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saggy seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1471
Re: Saggy seats
So shouldn't a heated seat have the same effect as a hairdryer? If so why is my bottom so saggy
- Wed 05 Mar, 2014 12:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saggy seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1471
Re: Saggy seats
I'm not quite that old .... yet! Think I've been watching too much of the "Great British Bake Off" and their "soggy bottoms"!
- Wed 05 Mar, 2014 08:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saggy seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1471
Re: Saggy seats
Good tip, I'm going to have a go at my soggy bottom at the weekend!
- Sun 02 Mar, 2014 19:43
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: SWISSVAX
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4602
Re: SWISSVAX
Yup, have to agree, super job. Materials paid for by Mrs. Bonzo. Yeah funny that, I only mentioned it in passing to Mrs W and next thing I knew there was a tub of the stuff sitting there waiting. I was going to take it back as it looked as though it had been used, but I can guess who got there firs...