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by bertiejaffa
Tue 20 Dec, 2016 23:45
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal
Replies: 59
Views: 34678

Re: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal

love red roof on a silver Z - good choice :)
by bertiejaffa
Mon 19 Dec, 2016 22:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Body parts
Replies: 6
Views: 1815

Re: Body parts

Re the photo issue you need to use an external provider like photobucket

http://zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7658
by bertiejaffa
Mon 19 Dec, 2016 22:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air ride
Replies: 13
Views: 2373

Re: Air ride

This is the thread/car I was thinking about

http://zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.ph ... suspension
by bertiejaffa
Mon 19 Dec, 2016 17:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Body parts
Replies: 6
Views: 1815

Re: Body parts

Contact spursfaninacoupe - he will have loads of spare panels
by bertiejaffa
Mon 19 Dec, 2016 17:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air ride
Replies: 13
Views: 2373

Re: Air ride

In 4 years of being on the forum I think I have only ever seen 1 person post anything about it on here.
by bertiejaffa
Mon 19 Dec, 2016 17:49
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: YESSS! no excuse required
Replies: 2
Views: 3592

Re: YESSS! no excuse required

Ah the nice impromptu drive - nothing better 8-)
by bertiejaffa
Fri 16 Dec, 2016 18:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Stainless steel exhaust
Replies: 14
Views: 3816

Re: Stainless steel exhaust

I have after market stainless steel on my M and my 911 and both sound great although I will admit the M does drone a little at low revs. Unfortunately I dont know where they are from but try sending a message to Alfie - he has custom pipes on his M and they sound great
by bertiejaffa
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 13:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Stalls when warms up....occasionally.
Replies: 27
Views: 6424

Re: Stalls when warms up....occasionally.

If he says it is the Vanos I would ask for a 2nd opinion from Dr Vanos to be certain
by bertiejaffa
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 13:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel refurb - perforated or non-perforated leather
Replies: 7
Views: 3143

Re: Steering wheel refurb - perforated or non-perforated lea

look on my signature strips (m refurb) and you will see the one I have on my Z3M. but some of them are : http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bertiejaffa/IMG_1663_zpswwmdpmwa.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bertiejaffa/IMG_1679_zpstsverszf.jpg Also below see the one I had on my 911. Mak...
by bertiejaffa
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 13:28
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Wind deflector
Replies: 5
Views: 5346

Re: Wind deflector

The difference when driving with the top down is unbelievable - I would definitely recommend getting one of either version. I have the OEM mesh types and I like them personally - all down to personal preference, however remember that the mesh ones can be zipped down and therefore you can (1) open th...
by bertiejaffa
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 13:25
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Drink driving
Replies: 3
Views: 4546

Re: Drink driving

made me laugh out loud in the office - very good !!
by bertiejaffa
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 13:21
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Topaz Blue 2.8 roadster
Replies: 3
Views: 6224

Re: Topaz Blue 2.8 roadster

looks good - welcome to the group. Ebay is good for the fitting kits, however be prepared to pay £300 for the BMW ones (there are some after market versions that you sometimes see but they dont connect the rear demist). I would try your local BMW parts dealer - very possible you might be able to get...
by bertiejaffa
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 09:31
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Moving in on the old girl
Replies: 1
Views: 1353

Moving in on the old girl

Came out of the hotel tho orning to find this young z4 stallion moving in on the old girl :lol:

They make a nice couple!!

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by bertiejaffa
Wed 14 Dec, 2016 21:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel refurb - perforated or non-perforated leather
Replies: 7
Views: 3143

Re: Steering wheel refurb - perforated or non-perforated lea

I like perforated at the sides and plain top and bottom - cant go wrong with Royals
by bertiejaffa
Wed 14 Dec, 2016 21:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 1848

Re: Wanted

spursfaninacoupe will have standard ones
by bertiejaffa
Wed 14 Dec, 2016 21:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: z3 3.0 and previous toys
Replies: 5
Views: 4932

Re: z3 3.0 and previous toys

Nice looking Z3, and the Z4 Coupes are stunning
by bertiejaffa
Sun 11 Dec, 2016 17:14
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New owner
Replies: 6
Views: 5485

Re: New owner

Welcome to the fun - it'll be a great trip - remember to share pics
by bertiejaffa
Sun 11 Dec, 2016 17:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: an offer you can't refuse
Replies: 13
Views: 3425

Re: an offer you can't refuse

Nothing was mentioned, after I told the service chap I had a twin arm car lift in my man shed so I was going to do it my self once I got my mgb gt off it that I'm referbing Peter2b I guess that means that it must have been free. And as my £250 was the lowest bid - I win :D :cheers :shock: :?
by bertiejaffa
Sun 11 Dec, 2016 17:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 for sale
Replies: 16
Views: 4467

Re: Z3 for sale

Samo wrote:Call me stupid but can't seem to do it from my iPhone for some reason!
On the iPhone click on the i below the picture then you will get the 4 links to copy - you need to copy the img one
by bertiejaffa
Sat 10 Dec, 2016 18:03
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New owner
Replies: 2
Views: 4411

Re: New owner

Welcome to the forum - what a great trip that would be in a Z3 - remember to post a write up and pictures
by bertiejaffa
Sat 10 Dec, 2016 17:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 for sale
Replies: 16
Views: 4467

Re: Z3 for sale

http://s350.photobucket.com/user/samaphillips/media/image_zpsx88rrugt.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=0 Select the picture in photo bucket then click on the IMG link on the right hand side - it will say copied then paste that into your thread - I've started some for you http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q4...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 10 Dec, 2016 17:48
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Northern Ireland newbie
Replies: 9
Views: 6236

Re: Northern Ireland newbie

Welcome - looking forward to your future thread. :cheers
by bertiejaffa
Sat 10 Dec, 2016 17:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Finally found a wind deflector!
Replies: 1
Views: 776

Re: Finally found a wind deflector!

They look good
by bertiejaffa
Sat 10 Dec, 2016 17:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 parts for sale (Reduced)
Replies: 15
Views: 4775

Re: Z3 parts for sale (Reduced)

sebring wrote:what are they for?
They go down the side of your centre console - these are off an ///M so they have stitched edging whereas standard ones are just vinyl
by bertiejaffa
Tue 06 Dec, 2016 21:30
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Z3, one year in the making
Replies: 13
Views: 6773

Re: My Z3, one year in the making

great work sean :wink:
by bertiejaffa
Tue 06 Dec, 2016 20:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: an offer you can't refuse
Replies: 13
Views: 3425

Re: an offer you can't refuse

580+VAT (without MOT)
by bertiejaffa
Sun 04 Dec, 2016 20:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mudflaps anyone universal or recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 2235

Re: Mudflaps anyone universal or recommendations

Nice one, been looking for some for my car to stop the inevitable battering the sill and front wing paint gets. Was there a choice of flaps or is it just these (ie could I buy some that might not fit as well as those!)? Halfords have one set of "universal" mudflaps - there maybe others yo...
by bertiejaffa
Sun 04 Dec, 2016 20:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD - 1999 (V) Z3 2.0 Titanium Silver / Blue Hood / Leather
Replies: 6
Views: 2203

Re: SOLD - 1999 (V) Z3 2.0 Titanium Silver / Blue Hood / Lea

Someone has got themselves a cracking motor that will run for years to come - I hope you pointed them in the direction of this site?
by bertiejaffa
Sat 03 Dec, 2016 09:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mudflaps anyone universal or recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 2235

Re: Mudflaps anyone universal or recommendations

Halfords own - trim down the edge and they look great


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by bertiejaffa
Thu 01 Dec, 2016 21:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust cam sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 823

Re: Exhaust cam sensor

good news
by bertiejaffa
Thu 01 Dec, 2016 21:37
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: HOW MANY Z3M ROADSTERS LEFT?
Replies: 12
Views: 11330

Re: HOW MANY Z3M ROADSTERS LEFT?

After looking at the production numbers of the total RHD roadsters made we have got: 918 with the S50 engine 79 with the later S54 engine As this is the total of right hand drive cars made in right hand drive did some of these cars go to other right hand drive countries? South Africa, Australia, Cy...
by bertiejaffa
Thu 01 Dec, 2016 21:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leather Revive - M Roadster Highly Recommended
Replies: 13
Views: 3113

Re: Leather Revive - M Roadster Highly Recommended

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg555/mikeusher_2000/IMG_0685_zpsvlc7ir4r.jpg They look good!! To publish the pics direct open the pic and copy the link on the right hand side that is labeled IMG. just paste that link into the page on here :wink: BTW - where did you get your floor mats from?
by bertiejaffa
Tue 22 Nov, 2016 21:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres.
Replies: 12
Views: 4309

Re: Tyres.

just buy a brand youve heard of... the expensive brands are just expensive, not better. they own the cheaper brands too...... if you was an expensive brand, youd want a cheap brand too so you covered all the market wouldn't you? Reasonable comment - I bought 4 Barams for my 2.0l Z3 a couple of year...
by bertiejaffa
Sun 20 Nov, 2016 15:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining
Replies: 86
Views: 23040

Re: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining

I thought I would give myself the challenge of putting it back together with the same spec as when it left the factory. I have been buying bits and sometimes complete cars just to get a certain part. Some people would say 'He's Nuts' and I probably am but I am enjoying myself in the process. Yeah t...
by bertiejaffa
Sun 20 Nov, 2016 13:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Roof......done!
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

Re: New Roof......done!

Deano1712 wrote:
bertiejaffa wrote:Another thumbs up for croyden from me
You had a new roof?
Mines due now so need to get sorted.
Yeah got a new one in July - was very impressed, took 2-3 hours £395 fully fitted in blue. Only bad part of the day was the speeding ticket afterwards :head:
by bertiejaffa
Sun 20 Nov, 2016 13:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ctek battery chargers
Replies: 2
Views: 1338

Re: ctek battery chargers

DO you have pics or links to them somewhere ?
by bertiejaffa
Sun 20 Nov, 2016 13:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres.
Replies: 12
Views: 4309

Re: Tyres.

Falkens get good reviews from here.

Personally I am PZERO fan and used tyres on the drive when I replaced all 4 of mine earlier this year as they had a discount for a full set and 0% interest free over 12 months - was a no brainer.
by bertiejaffa
Sun 20 Nov, 2016 13:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining
Replies: 86
Views: 23040

Re: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining

Hi Lee Would be interested to hear what bits did you get? Bit of a long story but I managed to get the replacement interior by buying a few cars........ Bought a 2.8 with a full blue and black M interior. Totally stripped the interior from the 2.8. Bought another 1.9 to enable me to fit a standard ...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 19 Nov, 2016 19:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED M OVAL REAR VIEW MIRROR
Replies: 10
Views: 3832

Re: WANTED M OVAL REAR VIEW MIRROR

Boysie wrote:Regarding ///M internal mirrors, does bulb thing on the bottom do anything
As i tried turning mine Doh and it snapped off, I couldn't see what it did
turning it tilts the mirror - thats it
by bertiejaffa
Sat 19 Nov, 2016 17:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining
Replies: 86
Views: 23040

Re: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining

yamsel1 wrote:Hi Lee.
Yes, It was.
I presume you know him?
Les
Ive bought a few bits off that car in the past
by bertiejaffa
Sat 19 Nov, 2016 17:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Roof......done!
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

Re: New Roof......done!

Another thumbs up for croyden from me
by bertiejaffa
Thu 17 Nov, 2016 01:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After market remote central locking
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: After market remote central locking

gookah wrote:glad to see my instructions are still available, and they can help people with a problem.... :D
To be fair Pete - you're pretty useful old chap :cheers
by bertiejaffa
Thu 17 Nov, 2016 01:03
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My New Z4M Coupe Alpine White
Replies: 24
Views: 11638

Re: My New Z4M Coupe Alpine White

Stunning car - my fave coupe of the range... I am officially jealous !!!!
by bertiejaffa
Thu 17 Nov, 2016 00:49
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Replies: 671
Views: 308455

Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal

Looking forward to seeing it unwrapped again
by bertiejaffa
Thu 17 Nov, 2016 00:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining
Replies: 86
Views: 23040

Re: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining

Thanks Lee. I have been asked for some photos of my project car. This is my rebuild car NOT the one I am breaking. I bought the shell after seeing it advertised on Ebay some time ago. The seller bought and dismantled the car basically for the rear axle to go on his Rally Cross E36 Compact! he wasnt...
by bertiejaffa
Thu 17 Nov, 2016 00:38
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3 M Roadster wanted for photo shoot
Replies: 9
Views: 4157

Re: Z3 M Roadster wanted for photo shoot

i'd bring mine.... the Tiff history car - not one for the purist though :lol:
by bertiejaffa
Sun 13 Nov, 2016 10:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel removal on Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 4291

Re: Steering wheel removal on Z3

I think you disconnect the battery for safety (poss triggering the airbag, not the light). I have removed the wheel on mine on numerous occasions and the light always came on when the battery was reconnected. Extinguished with an 18 quid resetting tool from flea-bay! If you connect it all up proper...
by bertiejaffa
Sat 12 Nov, 2016 19:57
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal
Replies: 59
Views: 34678

Re: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal

Yep - I used these too - my advise if you are ordering anything is to ask for a little extra at the ends - Im not sure how you found them but some of the cuts were only just long enough - I did give them the feedback at the time though so they might have added an extra inch now?
by bertiejaffa
Sat 12 Nov, 2016 17:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel removal on Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 4291

Re: Steering wheel removal on Z3

which wheel do you have?
by bertiejaffa
Fri 11 Nov, 2016 10:28
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal
Replies: 59
Views: 34678

Re: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal

good work fella - It was almost de-ja-vu then when I saw a stripped dash :lol:

Well done on remembering to swap the Vin number on the dash - ive forgot and it causes no end of issues at MOT time... :head: :head: