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- Fri 18 Nov, 2016 07:45
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Needless ritual?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10348
Re: Needless ritual?
Some "rituals" do more harm than good. I don't think yours will do any harm. I always warm the engine up slowly before giving it the beans. That's why I don't do the "dawn runs" and I like being at the back on cruises :wink: . I don't see the point of engaging ALL the gears, but...
- Mon 14 Nov, 2016 16:38
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: My New Z4M Coupe Alpine White
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11922
Re: My New Z4M Coupe Alpine White
Lovely car! So powerful that the backdraught from the exhaust blew the garage door off!
- Thu 03 Nov, 2016 17:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 419107
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Not exactly a purchase but today I fitted my hard top for the winter...
- Fri 28 Oct, 2016 16:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: help with windscreen washers please
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5267
Re: help with windscreen washers please
I removed one valve and not the other before I realised that it was the bottle filter. The one sans the valve is a little behind the other in spraying but not so it would bother you so I haven't got round to putting the valve back. It's such a pain stretching under bonnet to work on them that I plea...
- Sun 23 Oct, 2016 15:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: bmw z3 bmw inspection11
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1993
Re: bmw z3 bmw inspection11
My only concern would be brake fluid changing. It's dead easy with normal non-ABS dual circuit brakes, but I tried to bleed my son's Z4M Coupé brake system after changing the flexible hoses, and it was very difficult. Eventually we got Phil at CPC to do it with his electronic gear for controlling t...
- Sun 23 Oct, 2016 10:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: bmw z3 bmw inspection11
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1993
Re: bmw z3 bmw inspection11
Because the oil filter is so easily accessible without removing any shields or even jacking up, you could consider a pump to suck the engine oil out. I know, I know, to some this is an heretical suggestion - too much residue remaining, etc., but frankly you'd be lucky to get every last millilitre ou...
- Sun 23 Oct, 2016 07:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: bmw z3 bmw inspection11
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1993
Re: bmw z3 bmw inspection11
My only concern would be brake fluid changing. It's dead easy with normal non-ABS dual circuit brakes, but I tried to bleed my son's Z4M Coupé brake system after changing the flexible hoses, and it was very difficult. Eventually we got Phil at CPC to do it with his electronic gear for controlling th...
- Fri 14 Oct, 2016 08:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 419107
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
For mine, a brand new oil filter, air filter, and six litres of lovely fresh golden Long Life oil.
- Tue 11 Oct, 2016 10:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Caliper Bolts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2444
Re: Caliper Bolts
Soper's of Lincoln will give you great price and quick service.
- Sat 08 Oct, 2016 16:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clunk when changing gears
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6366
Re: Clunk when changing gears
Mine has neither a throttle cable nor a clutch cable. I don't have a problem with hydraulic clutches but FbW throttles are the Devil's work. My Westfield has cables for both and non-servo brakes and non-power steering. That really is intimate contact!
BTW Pingu I know you know what I meant...
BTW Pingu I know you know what I meant...
- Sat 08 Oct, 2016 15:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clunk when changing gears
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6366
Re: Clunk when changing gears
I removed my clutch delay valve - or at least my indie did for me. It makes no difference to the clunk but does improve the control. If only it had a proper cable throttle it would be perfect.
- Sat 08 Oct, 2016 07:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clunk when changing gears
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6366
Re: Clunk when changing gears
The car has a tendency for clunky gearchanges. Mine is at its worst when I'm trying to drive like a granny and at its best when 'pressing on' and changes are quick. If you're unfamiliar with the marque perhaps that's all it is? In a similar vein, the diff whines - at least Torsen diffs do. TADTS (th...
- Wed 21 Sep, 2016 06:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Kwik Fit MOT – ABS & ASC+T lights on like a Christmas tree
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5095
Re: Kwik Fit MOT – ABS & ASC+T lights on like a Christmas tr
If the ABS/DSC etc. lights come on and stay on, it means either that the system has identified a fault or that something external has happened to “fool” the system into believing it has identified a fault. My understanding is that rotating wheels (which are jacked up and free of the surface) with t...
- Mon 19 Sep, 2016 15:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Kwik Fit MOT – ABS & ASC+T lights on like a Christmas tree
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5095
Re: Kwik Fit MOT – ABS & ASC+T lights on like a Christmas tr
It's happened to me before with a VW, I think in my case it was the brakes being tested in the rollers. I thought if my car was to develop a fault then best it on a test rather than out on the road. But I would never use a fast fit centre for anything, pure money making machines. Find a local garag...
- Mon 19 Sep, 2016 06:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Kwik Fit MOT – ABS & ASC+T lights on like a Christmas tree
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5095
Re: Kwik Fit MOT – ABS & ASC+T lights on like a Christmas tr
It's happened to me before with a VW, I think in my case it was the brakes being tested in the rollers. I thought if my car was to develop a fault then best it on a test rather than out on the road. But I would never use a fast fit centre for anything, pure money making machines. Find a local garag...
- Sat 17 Sep, 2016 06:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Kwik Fit MOT – ABS & ASC+T lights on like a Christmas tree
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5095
Re: Kwik Fit MOT – ABS & ASC+T lights on like a Christmas tr
I have no idea I'm afraid but I would keep an eye on the situation and put worrying on hold until and unless it happens to you in normal use. Oh, and go elsewhere for MoT in future!
- Thu 15 Sep, 2016 16:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3397
Re: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
Thanks Del, that's a lot of money when all I need really is a pair of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331914632435? ... EBIDX%3AIT Maybe I should drop the arms off and try to remove the ball joints. This was all the MoT chap said were moving a bit.
- Thu 15 Sep, 2016 14:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3397
Re: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
The part is discontinued according to RealOEM, where did you get yours Boosh? Was it a repair kit, these seem available but we're back to the pressing out problem.Boosh wrote:When I had the ball joints done, it was just as cheap to buy new arms with ball joints and bushes mounted on.
Boosh.
- Wed 14 Sep, 2016 19:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3397
Re: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
Dell, Boosh, many thanks for the tips. I shall try the Plus Gas route for the drums, and look at the price or new control arms if they have to come off anyway. I don't intend to stint the cost of looking after the car, after all it's a mere 45,000 miles and in pretty good condition. Hoping in the me...
- Wed 14 Sep, 2016 11:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3397
Re: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
Have you had the discs off to take a look at the handbrake shoes? Since the handbrake doesn't do any real braking (just a lock when already you are already stationary), the shoes don't wear and have probably been in there since new. They do degrade though and can fall apart. I recently noticed my r...
- Wed 14 Sep, 2016 06:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3397
Re: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
What he is asking is if its OK for one wheel to be spun by the rollers while the other is held still. I know its NOT OK on a clutch pack diff, but not sure on TorSen. I think your tester did the smart thing. I wish more were like him. It's a good test centre - I have used it for more than fifteen y...
- Tue 13 Sep, 2016 17:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3397
Torsen diff and brake rollers at MOT centre
Does anyone know whether a car with a Torsen differential should be brake tested on rollers or not please? Mine just scraped the handbrake efficiency today at MOT - the tester used the Tapley in-car tester instead of rollers because he didn't know for sure.
- Thu 08 Sep, 2016 08:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5555
Re: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
My dot is the same orange colour as the rest of the display. However I have a spare cluster from which I took the coding plug to rectify my problem. I'll have a close look at that when time allows.
- Wed 07 Sep, 2016 14:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5555
Re: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
If the red dot is the problem, just break the link on the circuit board. It's been a long time since I was last inside a cluster, but I'd look at that as a possibility. Front of cluster http://www.porterbility.co.uk/Files/JPG/BMW/ZM_Jobs/Cluster_Front.jpg Rear of cluster http://www.porterbility.co....
- Tue 06 Sep, 2016 17:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5555
Re: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
It would seem so. He read the old failed coding plug and retrieved c.42,600 miles, and then made a mirror of that which he then transferred to the second hand coding plug with 125,000+ on it. When replaced into the car the mileage showed 45,090 which must have been in the internal memory. The tamper...
- Mon 05 Sep, 2016 15:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5555
Re: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
I gather that there's between three and five memories in the car and key. You can simply reset the cluster but anyone with diagnostic tools can see that it's been done. To do all the memories takes time and is undetectable, I am reliably assured. I have a chap coming round tomorrow - reports to foll...
- Sun 04 Sep, 2016 15:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5555
Re: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
Hi guys I've had this EEP_1 problem occur on my 1999. 2.8 Z3 after reading loads of different posts I've fixed my problem so it may help others. I had no temp,fuel or rev counter as well as the EEP_1 instead of the mileage, I bought a second hand cluster from another 1999 2.8 Z3 that had lower mile...
- Sun 28 Aug, 2016 14:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: BMW reliability?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 34490
Re: BMW reliability?
Think yourselves lucky that you don't have glis glis in your garage! Unless, of course, you live within twenty miles of Tring then you probably have got them!
- Sat 27 Aug, 2016 14:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: High lift of car
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9545
- Sat 06 Aug, 2016 07:29
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: breaking a 2ltr zetec mondeo
- Replies: 1
- Views: 916
Re: breaking a 2ltr zetec mondeo
Engine? Zetecs are used in kit cars. If you still have the engine I could mention it on the Westfield forum.
- Thu 04 Aug, 2016 07:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cruise Control for a 2001 2.2 Auto
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2124
Re: Cruise Control for a 2001 2.2 Auto
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 6&start=50
This thread will tell you all you need to know.
This thread will tell you all you need to know.
- Tue 19 Jul, 2016 08:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Visionary child's toy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 858
Re: Visionary child's toy
The vendor is 'peddling' a line! No pedal car looking like that can be 1980s.
- Sat 09 Jul, 2016 16:47
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Anybody seen a bra up close?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8506
Re: Anybody seen a bra up close?
I really have to admit that this Monty Python sketch comes to mind:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGrvQ1c5khU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGrvQ1c5khU
- Fri 08 Jul, 2016 19:18
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Traffic light tip
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5699
Re: Traffic light tip
The A4 Bath Road through the west side of Slough (past the trading estate) used to have a number of sets of lights phased to be always green if you drove through at 30mph. It no longer appears to work, sadly. I loathe driving in Slough... :head: How does the poem go?? 'Come friendly bombs & fal...
- Fri 08 Jul, 2016 15:37
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Traffic light tip
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5699
Re: Traffic light tip
The A4 Bath Road through the west side of Slough (past the trading estate) used to have a number of sets of lights phased to be always green if you drove through at 30mph. It no longer appears to work, sadly. I loathe driving in Slough...
- Fri 08 Jul, 2016 07:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Limited Slip Diff Observation
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5534
Re: Limited Slip Diff Observation
Hi motco. Thank you for the information, most enlightening. I mistakenly assumed the 25% was angular displacement, and not a ratio. Thanks again Flight You're welcome, Flight. I have to admit that it was all a bit vague to me too, until this thread popped up. I had the Torsen down as a soft option,...
- Thu 07 Jul, 2016 16:04
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Anybody seen a bra up close?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8506
Re: Anybody seen a bra up close?
Steady on chaps, I'm coming all over a-tremble!mrscalex wrote:Dave L2 wrote:I like Lacy onesThat's okay guys - we welcome all sorts around here. Cross-dressing is fineBonzo wrote:With a matching suspender belt.
- Thu 07 Jul, 2016 12:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Limited Slip Diff Observation
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5534
Re: Limited Slip Diff Observation
I have followed this item with interest, I have always wondered what kind of differential is fitted to my June 2000 3.0i. Unfortunately I can not find any documentary evidence to prove which type it is. I shall take off the rear cover and investigate. The car has or is supposed to have DSC fitted, ...
- Thu 07 Jul, 2016 07:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Limited Slip Diff Observation
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5534
Re: Limited Slip Diff Observation
2.2 Z3 sport has a 3.38 ratio Torsen LSD. I had one fitted to my coupe for a couple a years. As above, they initially appear to be like an open diff (you turn one side and the otherside turns the opposite way). The good thing is, incident aside, they are maintenance-free. I always advise the MoT te...
- Tue 05 Jul, 2016 15:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Limited Slip Diff Observation
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5534
Re: Limited Slip Diff Observation
My Sport 2.2i has a Torsen LSD 25%
- Thu 30 Jun, 2016 15:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: We're all rich I tell you!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4278
Re: We're all rich I tell you!
Mine is a 2.2i Sport made in the final week of production and has a mileage of about 47,000 from memory. Must be worth a shilling or two?
- Wed 29 Jun, 2016 15:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: We're all rich I tell you!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4278
Re: We're all rich I tell you!
Ah, thanks! I didn't make the connection before. Too many £££ floating before my eyes!
- Wed 29 Jun, 2016 14:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: We're all rich I tell you!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4278
- Tue 07 Jun, 2016 11:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile
- Replies: 95
- Views: 29779
Re: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile
I agree about the aluminium console panel, it's cheap and tacky. Mine has one and it never looks clean let alone at all classy. I might have a bash at covering it if it's easy to get the panel out.
- Sun 05 Jun, 2016 07:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 419107
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Share out the spare ones and nine more of us could save £726.49pingu wrote:A small electrical component. It cost £1.27 for 10, although I only need one. I'm a wee bit upset at the £1.14 extra that I had to pay, but I'm chuffed to bits at the £726.49 that I hope to save if the repair works .
- Mon 30 May, 2016 16:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile
- Replies: 95
- Views: 29779
Re: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile
It would be a shame to scrap such a nice car; well done for taking it on. I hope you find a bonnet to suit - in the the correct colour if possible, but a respray wouldn't be too bad if necessary, surely? I love my 2.2 hope to keep on running it for a good while yet.
- Mon 30 May, 2016 16:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clutch slipping?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1486
Re: Clutch slipping?
Try to avoid slipping it as much as you can and provided it's not oil contamination it could keep on going for a good while yet.
- Mon 30 May, 2016 15:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5555
Re: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
No kkkris, because it is the code plug that is faulty. Both clusters work properly with the plug from the second hand cluster, but neither works with my original plug. I assume that the mileage is stored in the plug(s) because as soon as the 'new' plug was in the car in one of the clusters the impor...
- Sat 28 May, 2016 16:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5555
Odometer EEP_1 fixed but with issues
After a flat battery episode and recharge, my odometer read EEP_1 instead of mileage, the rev counter, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge all stopped working. Only the speedo worked and not even very accurately. If it was a very warm day or after a run it would revert to normal on restart, but lately...
- Tue 17 May, 2016 15:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 419107
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Hello Jeremy, Both parts are genuine BMW from main dealers, the cheapest I could find was from Soper's of Lincoln. Part number for the boot lid roundel is 51141872969, at a cost of £33.37 including VAT and postage. Its probably worth checking the exact part number you need on realoem.com, as there ...