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bluejay

I checked the reverse light switch it was working fine,…

I a, thinking grounding too,.. the rear panel was removed this summer, maybe something loosened there…

Just need time and weather window to work on the car….

bluejay

Recently noticed that the brake and reversing lights are not working. Due to covid not driving much…

I checked bulbs and fuses all good,….

Are these lights operated through a relay? If so anyone know which relay(s) and where they are located???

Thanks
Robert

bluejay

For one owner and 63,000mls that Z1 is in a very poor state, panels are cracked, seats/wheels/gear stick are very worn. No way that has done "only" 63000mls in that state...

Buyer beware!!

bluejay

2030 is for new cars no longer to be petrol/diesel powered, wondering abt heavy transport vehicles?

thinking abt building a kit car with a v8, I better get after that otherwise will only be able to run it on the driveway...

bluejay

Would a 245/40x17 tyre mounted on a 17x7.5 wheel with 25mm offset be acceptable for the Z1?

thanks
Robert

bluejay

@jimblespud

The body panel was not the problem, the previous repair on the door was done badly... it was "made to work" rather than a repair.

Off course when I confronted the previous guy with it, it was too late and they took no responsibility at all, why am I not surprised

RJ

bluejay

Here is a clip of the door:

https://youtu.be/tVGBPO4suiM

bluejay

RKV carried out the repair, the previous repair was done badly and it took some work to get everything working and lined up properly again. Door opens and closes super smoothly now, great job done by Rene and Edwin! Moral: Have your doors properly serviced (i.e. cleaned, greased etc) at least every ...

bluejay

Closer examination of the door, comparing it to the passenger side, shows that the door is off by abt 1cm outwards.

Been in contact with RKV in Netherlands to get it sorted... hopefully soon, so I can get it looking nice again!!

RJ

bluejay

Four new tyres fitted yesterday, Hankook Ventus, again. Nothing else available and it was needed, the old ones had tears in them...

RJ

bluejay

Any advise on what battery to get?

It feels like my current battery is slowly kicking the bucket and needs replacing sooner rather than later.

Robert

bluejay

NeilGezAd wrote: ↑Wed 31 Mar, 2021 13:24 Robert,

Don’t know if this link is of any use to you?

http://bmwz1.co.uk/ziki/doku.php?id=bodywork

It would be great if someone could post a YouTube tutorial on how to remove /replace panels for the Z1

Neil

Thanks Neil,...

just what I needed!

Robert

bluejay

You do realise that this is a Z1 and not a Z3....

Slightly different car.

bluejay

The driver's side lower body panel is very close to the door panel when opening, It actually has scratched the door at one point. I would like to remove it and see if I can modify the position or the body panel(???), any tips on how to remove? I want to do this before I have the door panel re-spraye...

bluejay

Hankook Ventus are the one of the few around still, There were some rumours that Pirelli was going to bring out the 245/45x16 again, but I don't think that materialesed

Nitto has two choices as well

Robert

bluejay

Just curious,...

I bought mine in 1993, with 1200mls on it... now in 2021, 68,000mls

Robert

PS I paid 26,000GBP for it in 1993.... current value abt 45,000Eur, which is 38,500GBP...

bluejay

I usually state with every car that they are not allowed to fill up the screenwash before the service, if they do it anyway i make them take it of the bill...

So annoying that they do that.

Good service, seems you have the right garage as well to do it your self.

bluejay

Hi, Let me introduce myself, I’m Neil, and a new member of the forum. Recently purchased a Z1 which has sat untouched for 12 years, 23 years after I sold my first Z1; so I’ve definitely got the Z bug! I’ve used the search facility so I think I know the answer to this question but would be very grat...

bluejay

To access the fuel pump, don't you need to remove the lining in the boot?

Or is there a better way, just curious, as I was told by my local garage that a fuel pump repair was going to be very costly due to the extra work to access it

thnx
Robert

bluejay

Seems to good to be true...

bluejay

So over the last few weeks have been able to take of the front bumper cover and repair the hang-up points: Parts were provided by Stoertie, and included brackets left and rigth, screws, cleaner and primer for the glue. He was also available for asssitance!! Thanks very much for your help on this! I ...

bluejay

Wonder what that button(s) are for in the passenger side footwell? AC?

bluejay

Is it my impression or are prices going down again?

bluejay

That looks great, too bad I just bought the Pioneer with the flip up screen also with DAB, but also with appleplay....

Not very retro looking at all!!

Robert

bluejay

Have not gotten around to it yet, collecting some other parts before I start clearing the garage....

Robert

bluejay

compact wrote: ↑Mon 20 Apr, 2020 18:33 Hi all

I am looking for a Cheap, high mileage, tatty? Z1 for my son to use, he wants to use my perfect, low milage Z1 but I won't let him! Cheers

If you would use yours more, it would eventually become a high mileage one anyway!!! ahahahahaa

bluejay

I spoke to some one in his company a few weeks ago, I understood that he was in hospital with COVID-19 then.

Sad news indeed...

Robert

bluejay

Interesting article!!!

May be there is a future for Z3s... hahahaha

Robert

bluejay

Anyone done a single nut hub conversion?

Just curious if this is possible to do?

Thanks
Robert

bluejay

It appears this is indeed the part I need...

Unfortunately Herr Kabbert is taken ill with the Corona virus. I hope he will make a quick recovery and be home again soon!

Robert

bluejay

Never heard that that was the case. I always understand that the cost to produce was to high, but of course if you have to replace body moulds every 4000(?) units that would make sense too...

Robert

bluejay

I fitted the Pioneer, 7200DAB

Robert

bluejay

You may find it here (not 100% sure though):

http://www.bmwz1.org/Reparaturanleitung ... l#refertoc

It is on the passenger side of the vehicle...

bluejay

Need to repair a hangoff point on the front. Trying to source a part from Germany!

Front indicators need drying out and the orange paint removed, fitting a orange blub if not already in there

Installing the DAB antenna, last part for the new DAB+ radio

Seems enough for the moment....

bluejay

PaulC...

I was in Aberdeen recently, should have contacted you!!

Interesting to add the LEDs...

bluejay

Yes, it is...

IN the parts catalogue it is shown as front panel...

I'll have a look at that link, thanks

Robert

bluejay

When I was washing the Z1 yesterday I noticed that the Front panel hang off point was probably broken.

IS this repairable (e.g. using fiberglass or something), a new panel will cost abt 1500€ including painting...

Anybody had experience with this?

Thanks
Robert

bluejay

About three hours drive...

Is he still in business, because he doesn't seem to respond to (my) messages?

Robert

bluejay

There is a clearly audible clunk in the steering when I move the steering from left to right or rght to left from the "straight forward" position. The U-joints have been checked recently and they are fine, it doesn't feel that there is play in the steering, but it shouldn't be there. Anyon...

bluejay

After stopping using the BMW garage franchises, I have been looking for another, I am on number three now and still not satisified that the mechanics actually understand anything they do...

Anybody have any good experiences with garages in the The Hague area? Please let me know!!

bluejay

Nope, but interested as well, let me know what you find out!!

Robert

bluejay

Just realised I'm not on here! ALO5486 - Traumschwartz/Camo and pretty standard German market car really. Mine for the past 12 years or so. Now with Boxster 986 front calipers, 312mm front discs, E38 master cylinder and braided hoses. Goes like a Zettie an stops like a Porker :D Did you get them fr...

bluejay

Hmmm,....

I might be interested, I'll sent a PM with my e-mail address

RJ

bluejay

Seems I have corrected the problem by installing a new pressure regulator (at least since I replaced it, the problem has gone and the engine starts after two or three turnovers!!!

YAY for me!

bluejay

felix wrote: ↑Tue 28 Jan, 2020 14:56
bluejay wrote: ↑Tue 28 Jan, 2020 14:42 The above numberplate is for a 3 series BMW though....
It wouldn't be the first error in the DVLA database.

What??? The government departments making mistakes?? Unheard off!!

bluejay

Found it via DVLA website! that is pretty neat!! Checked my old number plate...

The above numberplate is for a 3 series BMW though....

bluejay

felix wrote: ↑Tue 28 Jan, 2020 14:24 Can you post a photo of what they fitted?

I would have to crawl under the Z1, i'll see if I can find it...

bluejay

https://www.kfm-motorraeder.de/cms/en/g ... 2112297081

Maybe ?

partnumber for the clock is 62 11 2 297 081

bluejay

So the garage did not replace the NRV but added another one into the fuel line (by the local Expert). I am going to replace the pressure regulator this weekend, see if that makes a difference, because if the fuel does not flow back in to the tank via the NRV it could flow back via the regulator. Fin...

bluejay

Either the speedo meter has been replaced with a UK version or the petrol gauge has been replace. The UK versions of the Z1 don't have the liters on the fuel gauge....

Warning flag about clocking????

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