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by big cheesy
Fri 19 Jan, 2007 23:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another rear screen problem!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1013

Might be less than insurance excess but not worth trashing your no claims even if "protected" for 3-4 years. Had had the misfortune several years ago to have a "no fault" claim for £300 on a break in with a "protected" policy. Premium went up 300% but my no claims was s...
by big cheesy
Thu 18 Jan, 2007 21:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wiper Blade replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 2515

Wiper Blade replacement

My blades are now shot and need to shop for some new ones. Probably to shift the upcoming snow ! I have tried a search but not found any specific recommendations. I have seen the Valeo Silencio recommended in Auto Express a bit ago, but have also seen these slagged off elsewhere. What do you guys ha...
by big cheesy
Thu 18 Jan, 2007 20:13
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Conor's (aka Oxford_gruen_II) Z3
Replies: 23
Views: 4542

Good to see such dedication
by big cheesy
Wed 17 Jan, 2007 22:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger footwell leak
Replies: 11
Views: 1377

Robert, thanks for the direction. Now all I need is a dry day and some daylight to take another look at it. Weather has pi##ed it down the last couple of days. I must say the temporary bodge with 1 cm strip of gaffer overlapping the glass and plastic seal has worked amazingly for now. Car is bone dr...
by big cheesy
Wed 17 Jan, 2007 22:02
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Conor's (aka Oxford_gruen_II) Z3
Replies: 23
Views: 4542

Lovely sparkling car in great nick all over, looks like you spend as much time polishing as you do posting on the forum ! :wink:
by big cheesy
Tue 16 Jan, 2007 23:07
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z spotterama !!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 1925

Not seen one on the road for several weeks, must all be hibernating up this way.
by big cheesy
Tue 16 Jan, 2007 18:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Prices when new
Replies: 8
Views: 1113

Have you tried Parkers ? usually get list price on that one.
by big cheesy
Sun 14 Jan, 2007 18:37
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: The Phoenix has been stolen
Replies: 154
Views: 21156

Sad sad day and one wonders what "sentence" the scum bags will get if anything, bit of community service or what ever. It makes me so angry. These people just need locking up, never mind the soft option or society denial that it's happening. Hopefully if you can and still want to recover t...
by big cheesy
Sun 14 Jan, 2007 18:14
Forum: Performance
Topic: Really Really BIG Exhaust !
Replies: 9
Views: 2258

Do you think your insurer would notice in the event of a smack if you did not declare it ?? Might cost a bit more than a strut brace or uprated wheels me thinks !!
by big cheesy
Sun 14 Jan, 2007 18:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger footwell leak
Replies: 11
Views: 1377

Cheers Robert any guidance would be a big help. on forum or PM. It's just one of those really annoying niggles. Unfortunately been for a long walk today, gorgeous weather, via a couple of pubs and nearly dark when I got back so had to give in to the great fixing God Gaffer tape, all bow. Heinous cri...
by big cheesy
Sat 13 Jan, 2007 13:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger footwell leak
Replies: 11
Views: 1377

Out with the watering can and some bottles this morning to try and pin down the source. Carefully pouring water round wiper arm, air intake and then finally windscreen seal - bingo I think I found it. On very carefully pouring water down the windscreen I stood and watched it run off the end of the w...
by big cheesy
Sat 13 Jan, 2007 13:38
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Selling the Zedder :-(
Replies: 1
Views: 431

What are you selling ? Rubbish time to try and sell a roadster but don't let that put you off. I looked around for ages before buying exactly 12 months ago. Good luck, there will be a buyer out there somewhere.
by big cheesy
Fri 12 Jan, 2007 19:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger footwell leak
Replies: 11
Views: 1377

Cheers so far- car stationary so not splashing up - Perhaps a prob at base of windscreen run off drainage points wherever they are - mystery !
by big cheesy
Fri 12 Jan, 2007 19:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Losing Miles?!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1393

What engine size are you ?
by big cheesy
Fri 12 Jan, 2007 17:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger footwell leak
Replies: 11
Views: 1377

Passenger footwell leak

I have had an issue for a while with wet carpet on the passenger side collecting on and under the carpet mat which till now was very infrequent and just a minor pain in the ar#se, occuring only after heavy rain. On investigation, after the recent frequent bouts of non stop torrential rain the ingres...
by big cheesy
Wed 10 Jan, 2007 20:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot Lock Rust (again)
Replies: 35
Views: 2634

My 2.2 had the usual very slight pin heads round the chrome closer but also a little 4-5 inches away from the closer. Could almost describe it as a very slight and small uneven blemish under the paint and would not notice if I had not picked it up on here. Thanks guys. Car is 5 years old and fixed u...
by big cheesy
Sun 07 Jan, 2007 23:24
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Well Chuffed with Rear Window Replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 1440

Sounds like a phenomenal price if all inclusive, we all know it's coming sooner or later !!
by big cheesy
Sat 06 Jan, 2007 11:37
Forum: Performance
Topic: Best Insurance Companies
Replies: 53
Views: 9517

45 year old ! 12,000 miles p.a 2.2 sport other half has 2x3 points which add about £45 to total current Tesco want £609 £150 excess Admiral £423 in one hit £250 excess through confused.com Esure £350 excess premium £443 pa Sainsbury £350 excess £ 460 pa most other quotes were too silly either in pre...
by big cheesy
Sat 06 Jan, 2007 10:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: first pics
Replies: 7
Views: 974

Rest and be Thankful and dusk on the back roads past Ben Nevis.
by big cheesy
Sat 06 Jan, 2007 10:44
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Well i've done it...
Replies: 31
Views: 3364

Very nice motor, congrats and enjoy. Wheels are not bad to keep clean
by big cheesy
Thu 04 Jan, 2007 23:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: first pics
Replies: 7
Views: 974

first pics

Had the car almost a full year ago, but never posted pics till now. Thicko never sussed it properly :dunce: . here goes anyway. I do enjoy seeing others pics and how good some of the cars look.
by big cheesy
Thu 04 Jan, 2007 22:57
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: The Phoenix has been stolen
Replies: 154
Views: 21156

Echo all the comments above. Really crap to lose such a special and almost unique car. Hopefully you will get it back in one piece. Unfortunatey
does sound like nick to order. At least you did not get "bother" trying to get the keys being in the house. best of luck
by big cheesy
Mon 01 Jan, 2007 12:05
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Happy 2007 to all Z Roadster Users
Replies: 22
Views: 2329

A wee dram all round. All the best to one and all

Happy New Year
by big cheesy
Sat 30 Dec, 2006 14:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Good news bad news
Replies: 8
Views: 855

Front near side spring, no excess on warranty, job done.
by big cheesy
Wed 27 Dec, 2006 15:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Good news bad news
Replies: 8
Views: 855

Good news bad news

Bad news - Z failed its; MOT on a cracked front spring

Good news cracked spring covered by warranty £180
praise be

Bad news - need to replace pair second spring not covered £180
ouch

YOu win some you lose some

Any one else had similar probs with springs ??
by big cheesy
Wed 27 Dec, 2006 15:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seat conundrum
Replies: 9
Views: 1385

Could the element still have gone even if the high temp setting is still
working ok ??
by big cheesy
Wed 27 Dec, 2006 14:42
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Car got covered in Human Excrement!
Replies: 14
Views: 2442

Watch the council don't just get dyna-rod to clear your drainage channels
by big cheesy
Sun 24 Dec, 2006 21:26
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Car got covered in Human Excrement!
Replies: 14
Views: 2442

Definately wee a job(y) for environmental health !!! :wink: , sorry. No way these guys should leave anything like that lying around. The car may look "clean" enough but never hygenic if you have to touch it, never mind that some folk like to eat their dinner off the car so it is clearly a ...
by big cheesy
Sat 23 Dec, 2006 11:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Merry Christmas - neighbour scrapes my Zed and drives off
Replies: 12
Views: 1166

Someone's car must have your coloured stripes unless they have fixed it toute suite. A few years ago one of my mirrors got busted off on Christmas day. We had just sat down to Crimbo dinner and this little old lady knocked the door and said she had just done the deed. She fully coughed the bill much...
by big cheesy
Wed 20 Dec, 2006 23:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: argh wintry weather
Replies: 19
Views: 1880

Double skin no probs with inside frost, again Rain x anti fog stuff limited use in my opinion. Best advice from jhb 1 above, set clock early. warm her up, give the rear window a blast with the warm air and off you go. Really makes you appreciate warm dry mornings and setting the clock 10 mins early ...
by big cheesy
Tue 19 Dec, 2006 23:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seat conundrum
Replies: 9
Views: 1385

cheers, switches look ok both lightin all positions - what is involved in replacing the seat element I suppose it will be an arm and leg job ?
by big cheesy
Mon 18 Dec, 2006 23:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seat conundrum
Replies: 9
Views: 1385

On high temp it can be so hot it would melt the fat anyway. However on the Atkins you would have so much flatulence you would not need seat heaters at all. !
by big cheesy
Mon 18 Dec, 2006 20:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seat conundrum
Replies: 9
Views: 1385

Heated seat conundrum

Cold weather is setting in and I have a bit of an issue with the driver seat heater. Passenger side is fine in both high & low temp setting. Driver side used to be bum toasting very warm at high setting and just about right at low setting. Now it is still very warm at high setting but negligible...
by big cheesy
Thu 14 Dec, 2006 18:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The Merry Christmas Thread
Replies: 106
Views: 6701

kilts on rarin' to go 1st party of the 2007 season. yahoo.
by big cheesy
Tue 12 Dec, 2006 22:43
Forum: Performance
Topic: Halifax / Huddersfield area tyre fitters
Replies: 4
Views: 957

Good job definitely recommend. Fair price, good friendly service, I arrived late and they had 3 folk on my wheels to get it finished. Good tyres - what more do you want. Did get "charged" extra for using plastic but the guy was upfront about it. I just wanted the job doing - First impressi...
by big cheesy
Wed 06 Dec, 2006 21:12
Forum: Performance
Topic: Halifax / Huddersfield area tyre fitters
Replies: 4
Views: 957

225/45/17 's and 245/40/17's Falken 452's £357 fitted, seems like a fair
price to me and pretty local so going for it.
by big cheesy
Wed 06 Dec, 2006 20:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Learning how to cruise...?
Replies: 82
Views: 6438

Never having been on a cruise I think any opportunity to get a better insight in to what to expect and how to go about it is probably a good idea. There a lot of very experienced drivers and cruisers on this forum, from what I can gather. I for one would not like think I was spoiling someone else's ...
by big cheesy
Sat 02 Dec, 2006 20:19
Forum: Performance
Topic: Halifax / Huddersfield area tyre fitters
Replies: 4
Views: 957

Obviously almost no one buys tyres in this area !! I have been on Falken site and found someone local,e-mailed for a price, so I will see what price they come back with.
by big cheesy
Sat 02 Dec, 2006 20:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steamy windows
Replies: 19
Views: 1303

Same prob but giving the rain ex a go. If it solves steam up I can have an
extra 3 1/2 mins in my pit in the morning.
by big cheesy
Mon 27 Nov, 2006 22:45
Forum: Performance
Topic: Halifax / Huddersfield area tyre fitters
Replies: 4
Views: 957

Halifax / Huddersfield area tyre fitters

Anyone recommend a decent tyre fitter / garage in the Halifax / Huddersfield ish area where I could get some Falkens fitted if I buy them myself or get them delivered to the garage. don't want to get the wheels trashed. I have never tried it this way before and cost wise it seems the way to go.
by big cheesy
Thu 09 Nov, 2006 22:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: hello!!
Replies: 33
Views: 3350

Worst time of year I know, but it depends how much you need or want to swap cars. If you are not hugely fussed hang out for more, if you don't get it walk away and wait a bit longer. I saw, fell in love and bought mine in between xmas and New year last year. Best of luck either way if you stick or t...
by big cheesy
Wed 08 Nov, 2006 21:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: hello!!
Replies: 33
Views: 3350

How close are you to next service ? drop off in performance might be attributed to that.
by big cheesy
Sat 21 Oct, 2006 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I'm getting a Z3 Yee-Ha!
Replies: 18
Views: 2239

Lots of recommendations for strut braces. I fancy one but is it easily fittable by a mechanically challenged moron (me) or am I best finding someone to fit for me.
by big cheesy
Mon 09 Oct, 2006 17:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Wiring loom problem ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1330

No offence taken !! cheers for the advice.
by big cheesy
Sun 08 Oct, 2006 20:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Wiring loom problem ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1330

Not "having a laugh" to my response Stu, I just do not know anything about these things and keen to find out from people with superior knowledge. My question could have been clearer on reflection and should have said, If it is a Bonnet / Radio sensor wiring circuit problem, rather than the...
by big cheesy
Fri 06 Oct, 2006 16:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Tracking..... (and Service)
Replies: 16
Views: 1311

Probably charging you for a KDS wheel alignment. I had mine done free for a warranty job and they costed it at £120. info below quoted from John G Burns web site ( lots of good stuff). "BMW dealers use an alignment technique called KDS. This is very accurate and involves weighting the car down ...
by big cheesy
Thu 05 Oct, 2006 20:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More alarm woes
Replies: 6
Views: 699

Car has been back to BMW Main Dealer through warranty dealer and amazingly they blamed a faulty Bonnet switch again. Short shelf life switch or what. This was again covered between the 2 dealers so did not cost me a button. Word of warning was that if this fix fails it "could" be a wiring ...
by big cheesy
Thu 05 Oct, 2006 20:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Wiring loom problem ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1330

What sort of hit are you talking to " replace" the loom ? god for bid !!
by big cheesy
Wed 04 Oct, 2006 20:54
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: The Great Dales Drive - Sat 14th Oct 2006
Replies: 40
Views: 4607

Might be up for this one. Bit nearer than most of the runs. I cannot do the 14th Oct as it's Grand Final day. Weekend after is a distinct possibility
though. A pit stop suggestion for good grub & beer would be at the George and Dragon in Aysgarth good last I stayed that way in May.
by big cheesy
Tue 26 Sep, 2006 19:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More alarm woes
Replies: 6
Views: 699

Marco, my bonnet switch job was done as a warranty job on my "non BMW" warranty, so did not cost me anything. My suppling main dealer could not find the problem themselves so took it to the nearest Main BMW. Second time round the radio switch, they refused to cover, so I had to cough up. Q...

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