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by Bonzo
Sat 29 Oct, 2016 22:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410885

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A Metex indoor car dust cover!
by Bonzo
Wed 26 Oct, 2016 15:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: top speed
Replies: 12
Views: 4273

Re: top speed

Autocar road tested a 2.8 at 134 mph!
by Bonzo
Sat 22 Oct, 2016 23:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: bmw z3 bmw inspection11
Replies: 10
Views: 1981

Re: bmw z3 bmw inspection11

It's not too difficult to do this sort of service. there are plenty of you tube videos for oil, filter and plug changes. You will get to know your Z more intimately if you work on her. If you are not confident, I'm sure a nearby forum member could spend some time with you looking over your shoulder ...
by Bonzo
Thu 20 Oct, 2016 00:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Better handling- where to start?
Replies: 29
Views: 6925

Re: Better handling- where to start?

Sorry, but I don't know why my last post is duplicated. :head:

:cheers
by Bonzo
Wed 19 Oct, 2016 23:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Better handling- where to start?
Replies: 29
Views: 6925

Re: Better handling- where to start?

I wanted a compromise. I wanted Zelda to be reasonably comfortable for long journeys, but to be a little more taut and stable during spirited driving on the twisty bits. After much researching and posting on the forum I decided to go this route. New Sachs oem springs and shocks all round, new top mo...
by Bonzo
Wed 19 Oct, 2016 23:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Better handling- where to start?
Replies: 29
Views: 6925

Re: Better handling- where to start?

I wanted a compromise. I wanted Zelda to be reasonably comfortable for long journeys, but to be a little more taut and stable during spirited driving on the twisty bits. After much researching and posting on the forum I decided to go this route. New Sachs oem springs and shocks all round, new top mo...
by Bonzo
Wed 19 Oct, 2016 10:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410885

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Wow, all you need now is a Deerstalker hat, grow a big moustache, like a drink, learn a few swear words and you'll be John Bolster reincarnated!
by Bonzo
Mon 17 Oct, 2016 22:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Coolant
Replies: 9
Views: 2722

Re: Coolant

4 years max I reckon, I change mine every 2 years using BMW antifreeze/anti corrosion stuff. But hey, what do I know!

:cheers

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Sun 16 Oct, 2016 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?
Replies: 46
Views: 10616

Re: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?

littlefeller wrote:Image
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! :shake: :bad :nono
by Bonzo
Sun 16 Oct, 2016 18:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: engines fitted to z3's
Replies: 23
Views: 6658

Re: engines fitted to z3's

Ass lift then?
by Bonzo
Sun 16 Oct, 2016 18:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410885

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Driving Gloves? How very 1950's :D ....... I just direct the facia vents onto my pinkies! Seriously though, I like the wheel to slip through my fingers sometimes. :cheers, Bonzo. Driving gloves is like shoe trees for good shoes. I think it's cool, thinking myself about buying classic driving gloves...
by Bonzo
Fri 14 Oct, 2016 21:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410885

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Driving Gloves? How very 1950's :D ....... I just direct the facia vents onto my pinkies! Seriously though, I like the wheel to slip through my fingers sometimes.

:cheers,

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Fri 14 Oct, 2016 20:52
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New owner in Harrogate
Replies: 3
Views: 5015

Re: New owner in Harrogate

Welcome to .net. You sound pretty clued up, but if you need any tech advice, just ask away! Any pics of your steed?

:cheers

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Wed 12 Oct, 2016 23:24
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Handsomejackz Z3
Replies: 28
Views: 11348

Re: Handsomejackz Z3

Mine are matt black! The chrome ones immediately catch your eye, and in my (humble) opinion break up the flowing lines of the car. Just as chrome or silver gills would do on any colour other than perhaps silver. I also think great big wheels spoil the look of the car in the same way :shock:...... Bu...
by Bonzo
Tue 11 Oct, 2016 22:28
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Handsomejackz Z3
Replies: 28
Views: 11348

Re: Handsomejackz Z3

That Montreal Blue sure looks good in sunlight, but then I'm biased. Not a fan of the chrome rear stone guards though! :shake:

:cheers
by Bonzo
Fri 07 Oct, 2016 22:50
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: low mileage, full service history z3/z4 (minter!)
Replies: 51
Views: 9827

Re: Wanted: low mileage, full service history z3/z4 (minter!

Yeah, a Z3 rings my bell too... I just don't like the shape of a Z4 roadster :nono ... But hey ho, each to his own.

:cheers

Bonzo
by Bonzo
Tue 04 Oct, 2016 23:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: top mounts rear shocks
Replies: 7
Views: 2466

Re: top mounts rear shocks

Just don't let your significant other catch you using a fork for that sort of thing. :shock: But other good ways to annoy them are leaving the toilet seat up, leaving your dirty washing on the bedroom floor and leaving the towel on the bed after a shower. Once they get those out of their system you ...
by Bonzo
Tue 04 Oct, 2016 22:54
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Newbie looking for Z3 or Z4
Replies: 23
Views: 10037

Re: Newbie looking for Z3 or Z4

Thanks - Yours sounds nice! I'm after a low number of previous owners, ideally BMW / specialist serviced one - ideally ready to go - but don't mind a few simple tasks! I'd like air con ideally but can do without most other things. The post face lift model appeals as I heard it has a better insulate...
by Bonzo
Tue 04 Oct, 2016 19:10
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Newbie looking for Z3 or Z4
Replies: 23
Views: 10037

Re: Newbie looking for Z3 or Z4

The switches on my 1998 2.8 Z3 are in a different order to that though. From the right; computer, air con, electric roof, seat heaters, A.S.C.. I think they changed switch positions on the ass lift Z3

:cheers

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Mon 03 Oct, 2016 22:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?
Replies: 46
Views: 10616

Re: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?

I've got WOOD! :shock:
by Bonzo
Wed 28 Sep, 2016 23:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1997 Z3 Mud Flaps
Replies: 2
Views: 1020

Re: 1997 Z3 Mud Flaps

Apparently Halfords sell (or used to sell) as set of mud flaps that could be trimmed to fit a Z3. Might be worth a look see!

Bonzo
by Bonzo
Sun 25 Sep, 2016 10:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED - Strut Brace
Replies: 1
Views: 981

Re: WANTED - Strut Brace

If not, try Ebay. It's where I got mine!
by Bonzo
Thu 22 Sep, 2016 22:47
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13223

Re: Zed 3 newbie

A straight one would surely be more rigid. That strut brace looks like it was meant for a 1.9. :shrug

Montreal Blue, superb!

Bonzo
by Bonzo
Wed 21 Sep, 2016 22:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Beige gearstick gaiters?
Replies: 16
Views: 3928

Re: Beige gearstick gaiters?

If you can find a hand brake gaiter in the same material it would match and might not look too duff. :shrug

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Wed 21 Sep, 2016 18:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Beige gearstick gaiters?
Replies: 16
Views: 3928

Re: Beige gearstick gaiters?

Synthetique leather :shock:
by Bonzo
Wed 21 Sep, 2016 09:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Beige gearstick gaiters?
Replies: 16
Views: 3928

Re: Beige gearstick gaiters?

Yeah, Beige and wood, a true English gentleman's car interior trim! Although the wood is a little overdone in the above pic in my opinion.

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Wed 21 Sep, 2016 09:30
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Looking for a low mileage 2.8 in montreal blue
Replies: 1
Views: 3526

Re: Looking for a low mileage 2.8 in montreal blue

I have exactly what you're looking for. £15,000 and she's yours! (Probably!) 8-)

:cheers

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Tue 20 Sep, 2016 08:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Beige gearstick gaiters?
Replies: 16
Views: 3928

Re: Beige gearstick gaiters?

Is this any good: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FITS-BMW-E36-E46-E39-E34-Z3-SAND-GEAR-HANDBRAKE-GAITER-NEW-/351001404300?hash=item51b950638c:m:m-iiLze2MpMGTUrdgRe2yLQ I don't think you'll find any with the 'mottled' look of the oregon leather, unfortunately. The Oregon(mottled) leather was only used on...
by Bonzo
Mon 19 Sep, 2016 20:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Classics By The Lake
Replies: 2
Views: 1116

Re: Classics By The Lake

Sorry, didn't take any pics, too busy talking to folks and looking at cars!

:cheers

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Sun 11 Sep, 2016 20:51
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: What the..........
Replies: 8
Views: 5880

Re: What the..........

Yep, love going out on a crisp winter mornings too, Jacket cap and scarf, heated seats on, hot air blowing on face hands and feet. Luverly!
by Bonzo
Sun 11 Sep, 2016 20:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: What the..........
Replies: 8
Views: 5880

What the..........

I can't believe how many roadsters and other soft tops are actually driving around in brilliant sunshine with temps. well into the 70's with their tops up! I get quite vocal when I see this :evil: and that annoys the hell out of my Mrs. :wink: She said that it was probably too hot for them so they k...
by Bonzo
Sat 10 Sep, 2016 23:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Classics By The Lake
Replies: 2
Views: 1116

Classics By The Lake

Had a great drive down to Suffolk for this last Sunday. (4th Sept.) My Z3 was the only one on the B.M.W.C.C. stand, although there was a silver 1.9 on the BMW enthusiasts pitch. The weather stayed dry,but was a bit blustery at first, then quite warm in the afternoon. It was nice to catch up with som...
by Bonzo
Fri 09 Sep, 2016 23:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Best tyres to eliminate tramlining
Replies: 26
Views: 9409

Re: Best tyres to eliminate tramlining

The Avons (ZV5) have rim protection.

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Fri 09 Sep, 2016 23:39
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Seaside Z3
Replies: 0
Views: 1172

Seaside Z3

I was having lunch outside the Crown pub in Sheringham Norfolk last Tuesday (6th Sept.) when an immaculate Silver face lift 2.8 Z3 stopped right outside. I went over and had a brief chat with the driver. He was as pleased as punch with it, and so he should, it looked flawless. I told him about Z Roa...
by Bonzo
Wed 31 Aug, 2016 23:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chrome Roll-Bars
Replies: 9
Views: 3568

Re: Chrome Roll-Bars

:shake: Way to blingy for me......
by Bonzo
Wed 31 Aug, 2016 23:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Idle speed......
Replies: 11
Views: 4148

Re: Idle speed......

Bonzo wrote:And my 2.8!
Oops, got that wrong, my idle speed is 600 r.p.m. seems fine to me! :shrug

:cheers

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Tue 30 Aug, 2016 22:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High lift of car
Replies: 29
Views: 9401

Re: High lift of car

Surely a 3 phase supply is used because the motor starting and/or operating current of whatever is being driven would be too high for a normal single phase cable, connections and outlet? Sharing the load 3 ways? How is the 3 phase converter connected?

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Tue 30 Aug, 2016 22:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Idle speed......
Replies: 11
Views: 4148

Re: Idle speed......

And my 2.8!
by Bonzo
Mon 29 Aug, 2016 23:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High lift of car
Replies: 29
Views: 9401

Re: High lift of car

on ebay there is a twin arm car lift £295 2 days left 3 bidders peter2b Can't see one at £295. This one?: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Post-Ramp-Lift-/122097088410 or this one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tecalemit-2-Post-3-Phase-Ramp-/381747366960 Do they not need bolting into the ground? that was 1 ...
by Bonzo
Mon 29 Aug, 2016 23:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51 pla
Replies: 120
Views: 26201

Re: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51

Interestingly (after all this talk of big money low mileage Z3's) there's a very nice looking 17,000 mile 2.8 at under £8,000 been sitting unsold on Ebay for weeks. Is anybody actually paying £12,000+ for these cars? There's one with 17,000 miles at £7495 and it seems nobody has nibbled. http://www...
by Bonzo
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 22:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High lift of car
Replies: 29
Views: 9401

Re: High lift of car

I am interested in one of those g8jka but to be honest they scare the cr*p out of me. But I'm glad you have one and you'll hopefully be able to answer some questions. What does the jacking plate rest on? The whole length of the sill? Or does it have pads adjusted under the jacking points? Has it ca...
by Bonzo
Fri 26 Aug, 2016 23:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 3
Views: 1079

Re: Mud flaps

Someone somewhere said that certain Halfords mudflaps can be trimmed up a little to fit a Z3. Can't remember which forum it was on though. I got my front pair from Roadster Solutions across the pond. Non left there!

:cheers

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Wed 24 Aug, 2016 23:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Black 2.8 Facelift for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 803

Re: Black 2.8 Facelift for sale

Just had a look at it,104k not bad nick, but.....2 spot welds popped in boot and another on the way out. How much would it cost to fix these? Not going to replace Z3lda, just curious!

:cheers

Bonzo
by Bonzo
Wed 24 Aug, 2016 23:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 20mm Spacers Before & After
Replies: 6
Views: 2267

Re: Z3 20mm Spacers Before & After

Tooshay (comma) mate! :cheers
by Bonzo
Tue 23 Aug, 2016 21:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 20mm Spacers Before & After
Replies: 6
Views: 2267

Re: Z3 20mm Spacers Before & After

They'll also notice that you can't spell mate! :dunce:

:cheers

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Mon 22 Aug, 2016 23:14
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 5603

Re: Hello

Hi Mike, welcome to the fold. My first car, in 1967 was a 4 door 1957 A35, christened 'Belinda.' Her body was 50% filler and her oil 50% sawdust, but my girl friend and I loved her, and in her! :shock: We had many adventures in her, rolling down the side of Box Hill in Surrey, seeing one of our hubc...
by Bonzo
Sat 20 Aug, 2016 14:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Black 2.8 Facelift for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 803

Black 2.8 Facelift for sale

There is a black facelift T reg. 2.8 for sale parked on the A140 Alysham to Cromer road . Situated on the opposite side of the Ingworth turn off, just a bit further along in the Cromer direction. It's a bit grubby, but looks very straight, no apparent rust, good soft top, wheels and tyres. black sea...
by Bonzo
Sat 20 Aug, 2016 14:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exterior door handle rubber gasket
Replies: 5
Views: 1334

Re: Exterior door handle rubber gasket

It is, as long as you align everthing up properly. I've done it, no probs! :thumb:

:cheers

Bonzo.
by Bonzo
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 10:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Best tyres to eliminate tramlining
Replies: 26
Views: 9409

Re: Best tyres to eliminate tramlining

Yes, I understand Avon made them specially for the Z3! :wink: