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wonderloaf

Hi laurie, I'm surprised that you're getting such bad bass response as I've also got the Edge components fitted in mine and while they're not earth shattering in the bass department, they're certainly good enough, not tinny at all. I've also bypassed the amp (used these instructions: http://www.zroa...

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I'll be following this thread with interest, as today my central locking also stopped responding as well...spooky, could it be something to do with the weather?
A quick open and close of the boot lid seemed to do the trick, but I'm still slightly concerned!

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My most iconic phone is the Motorola Razr, I'm a mechanical engineer who was working for a competitor at the time and we thought 'how the hell did they make that?'. They broke all the design rules on that phone and it was a massive success, was still being sold up to just a few years ago.

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Have a look here:

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=35070

Good luck!

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Looks like the auction is only for one part, written in very small letters in the auction text:

"This auction is for the nearside front bumper bracket."

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I also had this problem and put on shorter blades, problem solved and in practice I don't notice any difference to the old blades. Can't remember if I put 19" or 18" blades on though

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They also had to pay a £15 victim surcharge in this...so who exactly was the victim? It's not like they mugged somebody is it!

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Thanks guys for the info. Wonderloaf, can you post a pic to the Water Separating Panel leak (under air intkae along lower edge of windscreen) - the feather edge on the bottom of the panel, where it meets the bodywork, had a leak path. Any water that came in through the air intake grill along bottom...

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I found two causes to water in my footwells: 1. Split in membrane behind door card - easily sorted with judicious application of duct tape to repair the split. keep meaning to buy a new membrane at some point! 2. Water Separating Panel leak (under air intkae along lower edge of windscreen) - the fea...

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Had a similar problem a couple of months ago, a quick squirt with WD40 into the lock from outside to loosen any seized parts then 3-in-1 to keep lubricated sorted it for me.

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I wish I knew what you lot are talking about. :shrug Ah well! Cheers, Bonzo. :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :shrug :puzzle: me too :head: :dunce: I do however recommend a few posters look at Panda Cloud antivirus - has been brilliant since a friend recommended It to me, no interference at all and ve...

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Part no. 51 41 8397 814

No reasonable offer refused

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Got a wave from a young lady in an MX-5 tonight, made a 50+ year old feel like a twenty year old again

Sadly no waves from zeds recently, not even my z3 doppelganger that sometimes passes in the opposite direction as I go to work.

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Had a similar thing on the passenger seat, made a creaking sound but only when there was a passenger on board. Think that the pressure of the passenger on the leather pushed it up against the plastic back seat covering causing a creaking noise. A bit of leather polish applied where the leather touch...

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Is the noise inside or outside? Like you had the most annoying rattle that seemed to be in the vicinity of the passenger door next to the seat. I tried everything, took the door cards off to check the window winder mechanism, checked that the seat was fixed OK, seat bushes, etc etc. Finally found ou...

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Excellent pics, especially the third one.

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I used 6mm acrylic off of ebay for mine, didn't want to take any chances of it bending.....maybe it's a bit over the top but works well enough, and wasn't that much more expensive than the 4mm or 5mm. As other people have said the secret is to cut the perspex without melting it, so I used a jigsaw t...

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Regrading the water leak could be water coming through the membrane behind the door card, this is what happened to me. Easy to diagnose, remove the door card (plenty of guides on here or on interweb), and inspect condition of the membrane for splits, holes, and try pouring water on the outside of th...

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I wouldn't normally go for this kind of thing being a boring ol' fart, but think you get away with it because of the alloys and the (newly?) black roof.

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got back friday with new top fitted in blue looks good for 350.oo pound good price . i asked if he could do them in red sorry but no he could not . only down side is i had to spend four hours walking around . not to sure about the stitching on the top of the hood does not look bad but at high speed...

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Thanks for the headsup guys, I've used SRP a couple of times and it is brilliant, but will be stopping from now!

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Just been onto http://www.hosepipeban.org.uk and someone asked if they could use a hose to remove dog muck from their patio. Answer was if you can prove it's an 'Elf & Safety issue then you are allowed to do it. So if I use the hose to remove the bird poo I get on my car do you think I could get...

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Looks excellent, thought I was looking at my car for a second there, glad to see Soft-Tops quality is still as top notch as when I got mine done. Seeing your brand spanking new top has reminded me to deep clean and re-proof mine, as after 18 months or so since had it fitted it's got a bit , errr...t...

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I've found that when things get really steamy in my zed I have to turn the AC on to completely clear it, had the same thing in my last car a Pug 206cc. That and aiming the corner air vent towards the screen usually sorts it out!

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No, not of the zed variety (we know all about that don't we!) but of the house variety. Got a bit of a leak in our extension, only happens when the rain is really heavy and horizontal like the last few days, so really need to get it fixed. I think I know what's happening but want to get some pro adv...

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From someone driving a silver Z3 coming out of Guiseley. Girlfriend asked me who I waved at, then thought it was absolutely hilarious that I was just waving back at someone because they drive the same car as me :P Glad I'm not the only one who gets that reaction from the OH, usually accompanied by ...

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The new top is on and looks amazing! The blue looks so nice over silver. Sadly it's been raining ever since so no photos yet :( ...but more importantly no leaks either :)) Thanks to wonderloaf for the recommendation. Glad you like it, I certainly did :thumb: BTW, when I got mine fitted the chap the...

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Thanks for all the honest replies guys, knew I could count on you :wink: Initially when I saw them thought they were meant to go behind the bumper corner light lenses, but after posting the thread and looking again realised that they're probably meant as an add on elsewhere. :nono Safe to say I won'...

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Anybody tried these, any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRL-E4-87R-AP ... 293wt_1397

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Seems like Soft-tops are doing so much business through zroadster think forum members should get a discount!

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2.2 ...nice. Shame it's not in silver though

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Hmm, I'm now thinking I might ask for a blue one like yours, wonderloaf - looks really nice and a bit different. Do you have the blue interior to match or is it black like mine? All Black leather interior with aluminium centre console. Went for the blue as thought it 'lifts' the look of the car, an...

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Hi all, newish member and Z3 owner here :) I've had my immaculate motor for about 4 weeks and then had my rear window cut open by some passing brainless toe rag! Anyway the roof is still in reasonably good nick so I thought I'd just replace the window... But then I read the above post and had a loo...

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Probably find the alternator is producing more than enough to power the heater, or people with heated mirrors would be draining their batteries all the time!

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I'm interested in this as well, as if it is possible to retrofit heated mirrors and the wirings already there might have a go at some time. Found this in the knowledge base showing how to remove the mirror glass: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=23387 Might have a look the wee...

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I paid £400 for mine and thought it was a bargain, so at £350 it's brilliant value! Regarding window replacement, think I did ask about this and was told a couple of hundred quid should do it, but would be best to get this confirmed.

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Wondered what a blue soft top would look like on mine. The pic in the advert looks like an Atlanta Blue same as mine. I like the combo, I`m tempted. I suppose it`s a sewn in back window, anyone know? Also what do they do with sewn in windows if they crack. Expensive? Hi Alec, if you want to know wh...

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Frank.A wrote:Has anyone tried Soft Tops in Surrey?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Soft-T ... 53eae1b1c8

Me.

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Anybody heard of or used Beemech in Hook, Hampshire? I'm on the search for a new indie for my next service (4 greens to go) and have never heard of these guys.

http://www.beemech.com/index.php

Any info gratefully received.

Cheers, Wonderloaf

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Thanks for highlighting this didn't know about it, will try to get along...might see you there!

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Thanks for the feedback - that really does throw the cat amongst the pigeons! Do I go for just a new window at £125-145 and keep the same roof or pay the extra £200-250 and get a brand new roof? Decisions, decisions! I was in the same position as you 18 months ago and decide on a new roof, glad I d...

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Phew, thought I'd made a mistake there, glad you like it

By the way, I don't knead any more bread jokes, please stop now it's the yeast you could do

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hornel Z3M wrote:Come on Mike, the difference in quality between the £250 roof and the £400 wonderloaf had fitted is vast, so which is yours

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Mine included the rear window sewn in, made from Ultralite which I believe is more scratch resistant than normal plastic. Piccy here:
http://s1142.photobucket.com/albums/n62 ... 100038.jpg

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Hi sapper, looks like you might be suffering from the same problem as I did, that is broken clips along the side of the bumper. You might be able to make some improvement by taking the rear wheels off and adjusting the bumper support, see step 4 in the bumper removal write-up I've just completed and...

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Yes, on most hoods there are strips of material glued across the width which are then attached around the metal frame inside. Sometimes on the motorway you might see convertibles with the hood kind of 'ballooning' out because the material isn't attached to the frame. The chap at Soft-Tops doesn't ju...

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Soft-tops in Croydon :
http://www.soft-tops.co.uk
Although I paid £400 for mine about 18 months ago heard he may have increased his prices since.
Have put some piccies up on Photobucket if you're interested:
http://s1142.photobucket.com/albums/n62 ... z3%20hood/

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Cheers Swamper, about time I gave something back to the zroadster community!

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mrh1 wrote:Just had a new hood fitted my Jack Smith trimmers in Swansea, Couldn't be more pleased, they make their own hoods and rear window,,, and best off all £250 fitted.

I thought mine was a bargain at £400 fitted, how does he make a profit at £250?

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In a previous post Gazza suggested that I document the process of removing and refitting my Rear Bumper, well it happened over the weekend so here goes. My car is 2001 2.2 Sport, don't know if the process is different for other models, but this should still be a good guide: Problem: The paint along ...

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