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by Jet
Sun 21 Aug, 2016 21:17
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 replacement fuel lines
Replies: 4
Views: 1918

Re: Z1 replacement fuel lines

Hi Pat Thank you for your helpful reply! Its green with black interior and its probably a 6 out of 10 car. 1 repaint and the seats have been recovered, but generally a decent car. The fuel leak was the only issue to address. Can you tell me which BMW dealer you use? - as clearly they are better con...
by Jet
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 16:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Red Z1 - Auction
Replies: 12
Views: 6565

Re: Red Z1 - Auction

TJS wrote:LOL .... says the man who doesn't have a front number plate !
Shhhhh!!!

Never know who is listening :D
by Jet
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 13:14
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Replies: 36
Views: 11352

Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016

Richard and I had a great time on Saturday, thank you all for making us feel very welcome. Our initial thoughts of the Tour being a leisurely drive around the Cotswolds were soon dismissed, my old CS certainly got its legs stretched that's for sure. Steve & Richard Hear Hear!! I blame Ivor for ...
by Jet
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 13:07
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Red Z1 - Auction
Replies: 12
Views: 6565

Re: Red Z1 - Auction

TJS wrote:22 miles from new and with the usual baggy seats.

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23425/l ... 100&page=1
Number plate hangers turned180deg for transporting?
by Jet
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 17:34
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Replies: 36
Views: 11352

Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016

a1z1 wrote:Anything we can help with Jet. Plenty of room at the Back for a RLE..
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
At the back? You would put an RLE at the back? :shock:
by Jet
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 17:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Replies: 36
Views: 11352

Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016

sfh3l wrote:Why's that Jet?
Well....there is this car.....I have never driven in anger, yet :D
by Jet
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 16:02
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Replies: 36
Views: 11352

Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016

sfh3l wrote:Looks as if I might have started a trend :-) Not like me ?
Can I join the NON Z1ers at the back?
by Jet
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 16:00
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looking for a parts supplier
Replies: 5
Views: 2094

Re: Looking for a parts supplier

Thanks. Can you recommend a firm? they would need to be able to post the items as I live abroad. I didn't think a country existed that didn't have an E30 fan base, where is "abroad"? I can't answer re international postage, but usually any local independent can do that for you. Be very su...
by Jet
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 10:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looking for a parts supplier
Replies: 5
Views: 2094

Re: Looking for a parts supplier

johnster64 wrote:Hello everyone

I am looking for a recommendation on a parts suppler, who can supply such items as Fuel pump, Upper radiator hose, Lower radiator hos, Rubber ring, Intake rubber boot.

Thanks for reading
Unless I'm wrong, they are standard E30 parts, available from most outlets.
by Jet
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 10:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: fuel filler cap bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 1868

Re: fuel filler cap bracket

by Jet
Wed 03 Aug, 2016 19:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: fuel filler cap bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 1868

Re: fuel filler cap bracket

dreamchaser wrote:Does anyone know where i can get the bracket that the fuel filler flap clips into, mine has broken and BMW don't have any
Doesn't it all come as one? There is the flap, the cup it sits in, thats held by 2 screws,..... isn't that it? Whats broken, the black cup thing?

I could be wrong.....
by Jet
Sun 31 Jul, 2016 13:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Radio
Replies: 6
Views: 2471

Re: Z1 Radio

Smartarse ! :D I was thinking about replacing the aftermarket radio/cd with OEM if I could find one. I know you have deep pockets Gazza, but how deep? The Z1 unit in the link above, sold on ebay for approx £900+ a few years ago. :shock: The BMW Business CD CD43 is a popular period option, and much ...
by Jet
Sun 31 Jul, 2016 12:27
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Radio
Replies: 6
Views: 2471

Re: Z1 Radio

"The Z1 AUDIO SYSTEM is a rebadged SONY XR-7302 Radio Cassette Head Unit, these branded units were only made for the first <200 cars before BMW switched to the more common Blaupunkt and Alpine units from the 3 and 5 series of the vintage." Possibly the latter, so I'm still none the wiser ...
by Jet
Sun 31 Jul, 2016 06:57
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Radio
Replies: 6
Views: 2471

Re: Z1 Radio

by Jet
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 05:08
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Silverstone Classic 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 1506

Re: Silverstone Classic 2016

Can't make the sausage but I'll be there friday and saturday most likely.
by Jet
Tue 12 Jul, 2016 07:00
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Replies: 36
Views: 11352

Re: Z1s discover the Cotswolds 2016

Food, drinking and dancing girls!

Mod Edit - threads merged
by Jet
Tue 12 Jul, 2016 06:59
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: MSN Z1 Goodwood review
Replies: 0
Views: 1370

MSN Z1 Goodwood review

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/reviews/bmw-z1-goodwood-retro-road-test-special/ar-AAhvxfB Buyers should discount cars without the Z1 Audio? Good luck finding one, not many of the original 500 still have them. Photographed this car a few years ago and had never seen that heat-shield before or since, t...
by Jet
Sat 09 Jul, 2016 22:56
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Replies: 36
Views: 11352

Re: Z1s discover the Cotswolds 2016

Me too!
by Jet
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 21:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21463

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Green Genie wrote:Great idea Jamal, the last one was very informative, subject to dates I'd be very interested. Who's your guru this time?
You, on account of your impressive performance last time. :wink:
by Jet
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 21:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21463

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

ChrisS wrote:Definitely interested subject to date. Same venue as last time?

It depends on how much support the idea receives, if we get the same numbers then yes, or somewhere similar with the same facilities or better.
by Jet
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 08:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21463

Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Advance notice: Haven't got round to the fine detail yet, but advance notice of my plan to organise a technical day next year, similar format to 2014, if this receives enough support. What: Z1 technical Day 2017 Where: TBC When: See below Who: You How much: Cost reduces the more support received Acc...
by Jet
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 18:56
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Would you?
Replies: 7
Views: 3063

Re: Would you?

S52 engine? Am I correct in thinking that this was the "M" engine used in the US instead of the S50 engine used (in earlier Z3ms) in Europe. The S52 being a bored out and tweaked 2.8 M52 engine without the full power/performance of the S50 M division engine? Z1s are very rare - would a no...
by Jet
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 07:59
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Spare part required.
Replies: 5
Views: 2278

Re: Spare part required.

I think, not certain, but I saw a black oval/oblong plastic cover in my cache last year....they have been NLA for years those things, I wonder if they were used on any other car?

My mirror keeps coming loose, locktite a good idea?
by Jet
Mon 06 Jun, 2016 07:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Hardtop brackets
Replies: 12
Views: 3211

Re: Hardtop brackets

Hi I just need the brackets that go on the car that hold the hardtop at the rear of the hardtop . I am willing to pay for the use of to copy them, plus a deposit until safe return of your brackets Thanks Michael Kabbert sells the plastic caps that fit over the top of the HT brackets, might be worth...
by Jet
Mon 06 Jun, 2016 07:02
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Would you?
Replies: 7
Views: 3063

Re: Would you?

Touche! I can see why you might think that :)
by Jet
Thu 02 Jun, 2016 12:51
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Would you?
Replies: 7
Views: 3063

Would you?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z1-S50-S5 ... 3641.l6368

Apollo, I'll take it, in exchange for a Z1, a Golf, an SLK and full tank of petrol in all 3.

Deal?
by Jet
Fri 27 May, 2016 10:52
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Sump replacement!
Replies: 16
Views: 6628

Re: Sump replacement!

Hi Pat Sorry to hear about your sump. ☹️The sump is unique to the Z1. Although based on the 325ix ,it is not the same as the 325ix which had a drive shaft passing though it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Spot on, the sump mounting points are same, but different shapes, to accommodate 4WD, shaf...
by Jet
Wed 25 May, 2016 19:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Replies: 36
Views: 9208

Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.

ChrisS wrote:I had my car valued through the Club (by Youknowwho)
Who? :D
by Jet
Fri 20 May, 2016 18:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Hardtop brackets
Replies: 12
Views: 3211

Re: Hardtop brackets

steamview wrote:Hi I've bought a hardtop but he didn't have the brackets/sockets at the rear Thanks
Do you have any part of the rear assembly or you need both parts?
by Jet
Thu 19 May, 2016 20:56
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Car Cover scratches
Replies: 8
Views: 2940

Re: Car Cover scratches

is that a bubble car? :shock:
by Jet
Thu 19 May, 2016 20:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Hardtop brackets
Replies: 12
Views: 3211

Re: Hardtop brackets

I think I have some spare handles for the roof, but only the female sockets that are on my car, what happened to yours?
by Jet
Wed 11 May, 2016 13:34
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Car Cover scratches
Replies: 8
Views: 2940

Re: Car Cover scratches

I use a soft indoor cover underneath the outdoor cover on my Sprite. I used to put soft blankets on the bonnet and boot, but the areas they didn't cover finished up looking dull after a relatively short period of time. The indoor cover is much better, but not perfect, as it still moves around in th...
by Jet
Wed 11 May, 2016 09:08
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Car Cover scratches
Replies: 8
Views: 2940

Car Cover scratches

I use a outdoor car cover, but I'm having car professionally polished and have been told it scratches the paintwork. So which is better if I want to reduce surface scratches? Option A, cover the car, much less dust, potential scratches, hand polish regularly? Option B, no cover, loads of dust but le...
by Jet
Wed 11 May, 2016 07:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Front Brake Pads.
Replies: 7
Views: 2940

Re: Front Brake Pads.

The Z1 once again sailed through its MOT but the front brake pads (the originals) are getting thin at 25k miles. Recommendations? OEM, EBC, Pagid, Brembo, CL with prices ranging from £14 to £300. The car for road use only and I am not a heavy braker. TJS To answer your question,(sorry about that) I...
by Jet
Mon 09 May, 2016 08:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Replies: 36
Views: 9208

Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.

This blue Z1 was yesterday seen on a trailer in the Netherlands: http://www.autogespot.nl/bmw-z1/2016/05/07 Your link doesn't appear to work, but some interesting and unusual spots on there...including Pierre and Harold no less. http://www.autogespot.nl/bmw-z1/2015/10/26 http://www.autogespot.nl/bm...
by Jet
Wed 04 May, 2016 21:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Front Brake Pads.
Replies: 7
Views: 2940

Re: Front Brake Pads.

Brembo Calipers from the 2003 Porsche Boxster, brackets from Uwe, braided hoses, Pagid pads and 312x25 Mitex discs. :thumb:
by Jet
Tue 03 May, 2016 14:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Fired.
Replies: 12
Views: 4885

Re: Fired.

Looks like a ruptured rubber fuel line. It is probably worth checking hoses and replacing with modern J30R10 spec Nitrile lined hoses given the Ethanol in modern fuels will degrade Butyl based rubber hoses. I think I need to put this to the top of the Z1 To Do list. I came across these lightweight ...
by Jet
Tue 03 May, 2016 08:29
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Z1 Alpina
Replies: 4
Views: 2092

Re: Z1 Alpina

We may never find out ........... :puzzle: Actually we may, going to see an RLE that just arrived in London....coincidence? That would be unusual... Black yes but surely no gold as this wouldn't be standard. Can't imagine anyone owning an "Alpina" Z1 messing with the colour scheme due to ...
by Jet
Tue 03 May, 2016 07:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Fired.
Replies: 12
Views: 4885

Fired.

What would you think is the most valuable part left to salvage on this? http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/An%20Album%20of%20Z1s/BMWCC/167668039_zpsvqktilkx.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/An%20Album%20of%20Z1s/BMWCC/1526960426_zpsq6bakyge.jpg http://i65.photobucket.co...
by Jet
Tue 03 May, 2016 07:06
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: VIN CODER Birthdays
Replies: 10
Views: 3344

Re: VIN CODER Birthdays

Mine was built in August 1990 but was not registered until April 1991, in Turin, to Eddie Irvine. Perhaps that indicates the increasing difficulty BMW encountered in selling this unique but by no means overpowered car. I wonder how much Eddie paid for it? Very little, if anything at all I imagine, ...
by Jet
Thu 28 Apr, 2016 10:40
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: VIN CODER Birthdays
Replies: 10
Views: 3344

Re: VIN CODER Birthdays

TJS wrote:I know .. but the car is obviously female, remembering its birthday and just look at how may pairs of shoes it has !
Shoes are not the 'sole' domain of the XX chromosome you know, sexist! :D
Besides, I've decided today that my car is gender neutral.
by Jet
Tue 26 Apr, 2016 07:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Replies: 36
Views: 9208

Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.

Further and more important, did anybody noticed what's wrong with the chassisnumber plate? The rivets? No, the chassisnumber plate is damaged on the left upper side! Usually they don't "just" get damaged ;) Damaged? I thought that was just paint missing. Probably a reasonable explanation,...
by Jet
Mon 25 Apr, 2016 13:09
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Replies: 36
Views: 9208

Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.

by Jet
Mon 25 Apr, 2016 09:09
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: VIN CODER Birthdays
Replies: 10
Views: 3344

VIN CODER Birthdays

Happy belated birthday AL00135, arguably the best Z1 ever made, Dream Green with post-it note leather, (Yes, Dream Green) :D . According to this little VIN decoder, he is now 28years and 17days old, you have served me well. http://bimmer.work How old is yours? http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/...
by Jet
Mon 25 Apr, 2016 08:02
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Replies: 36
Views: 11352

Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016

Pat Slade wrote:Hi Jet et al,

Just to make certain of plans for the proposed Z1 tour. Is it a definite?
Would like to know, so that I can decide between a road trip and the concours!

Pat
A definite indeed, Chris and Ivor will be our tour guides.
by Jet
Mon 25 Apr, 2016 07:51
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Replies: 36
Views: 9208

Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.

KevinZ1 wrote:Further and more important, did anybody noticed what's wrong with the chassisnumber plate?
The rivets?
by Jet
Mon 25 Apr, 2016 07:42
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Replies: 36
Views: 9208

Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.

pingu wrote:What are the new owners hoping to do with these cars? My understanding is that they won't pass the emissions tests for a newly registered car in the EU.
Take it outside the EU?
by Jet
Mon 25 Apr, 2016 07:33
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Replies: 36
Views: 9208

Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.

Hi, Re the Hexagon car. Can anyone suggest why the leather on a drivers seat, that has only seen 200 miles of backside, is so baggy? I will not comment on the price!! Pat Its age, rather than Mileage. Another 'feature' of the Z1 is the bonded seats, rather than yanked over the top like seat covers,...
by Jet
Thu 21 Apr, 2016 06:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Blue Z1 - Auction.
Replies: 36
Views: 9208

Re: Blue Z1 - Auction.

Buyer sends his thanks, been trying to find one in this combo for months, to go with the Fun Gelb he bought last year.

Jet
by Jet
Thu 07 Apr, 2016 07:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Replies: 36
Views: 11352

Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016

Gazza wrote:
spokey wrote:Looks brill! Wish I still had a Z1! :bawl:
I know where there is one, sensible offers :wink:

Selling up?