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- Sun 26 Jun, 2016 05:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front bumper marker lights.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2197
Re: Front bumper marker lights.
It's fairly certain the wiring will be there - doesn't make sense to make a variety of wiring harnesses on a production line with such a minor difference. It may be folded up and tied to somewhere in the general area or behind the wheel arch liner. If not, you can consider running wires from the hea...
- Sun 26 Jun, 2016 05:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How much further out?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1223
Re: How much further out?
Hi'ya buddy.... do you have a bit of Prestik, 500mm of thin string, a small stone and a tape measure ?? If you do, tie the stone to one end, use the Prestik to stick the other end to the outside top of the wheel arch, and measure the distance from the string to your current tyre.... then calculate t...
- Sat 25 Jun, 2016 20:43
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Meet Mickey
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5290
Re: Meet Mickey
Many happy miles Gill...
- Sat 25 Jun, 2016 19:59
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Meet Mickey
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5290
Re: Meet Mickey
That's a very cute "Mickey"... I mean the car....
- Sat 25 Jun, 2016 08:09
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Getting better
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6118
Re: Getting better
Good to hear from you again buddy - hope you're back here more frequently.... You know you could've fitted a different seat into your Z3.... Like a "Lazy boy"...
- Sat 25 Jun, 2016 08:05
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: I'm not anal about this but..........
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8437
Re: I'm not anal about this but..........
Don't you guys know there's children on this forum !!! I think they're called "mods"....
- Sat 25 Jun, 2016 07:59
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Non M gearshift surround
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18061
Re: Non M gearshift surround
I now have 6 guys confirmed for the gearshift surround. Anyone else wanting, please let me know before Monday morning when I will be placing the order for parts with the laser cutting people. If you don't get your order in by then, it'll mean I have to pay their "minimum charge" just to ge...
- Fri 24 Jun, 2016 12:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Can't get rid of slack in bonnet cable
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1154
- Fri 24 Jun, 2016 12:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: beige / tan leather needed fro seat
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1826
Re: beige / tan leather needed fro seat
"Scuff master" is leather dye which is supplied to exactly match the original BMW leather colours. Using this product means you can re-dye your entire seat so that they look like new again. Also, using a piece of beige leather which closely matches the original colour, then dying it with t...
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 13:08
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: SEAT BELT GUIDE FIX & SEAT LIFTS AVAILABLE
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1369
Re: SEAT BELT GUIDE FIX & SEAT LIFTS AVAILABLE
Still have a few sets of both items left...
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 12:14
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 fuel level sensor card (faulty fuel gauge fix) [sold]
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3072
Re: Z3 fuel level sensor card (faulty fuel gauge fix)
Fixing the gauge issue is partly the problem of that part, but is more the problem of the arm with the float on the end.... Where it hinges on the fuel pump it wears, and the result is it doesn't stay in touch with the part you have replaced... It takes a little fiddling / bending to get the contact...
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 10:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: The price of a Z3 M vs Z4 M
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1879
Re: The price of a Z3 M vs Z4 M
In 10 years time autonomous drive cars will be the "norm" - you may only be able to drive your car on a track in the future - and you're likely to be penalised a heavy pollution tax if you do drive it...
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 09:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: antenna grommet availablitliy
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4959
Re: antenna grommet availablitliy
It's fiddly, but a little vaseline makes it a breeze
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 06:08
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Non M gearshift surround
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18061
Re: Non M gearshift surround
It's a stunning car all round - Impala Brown leather... and possible one of the most well maintained 2.8's I've seen photographs of - Man owned, but extensively co-piloted with Mrs too
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 19:50
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Non M gearshift surround
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18061
Re: Non M gearshift surround
Hi Geoff
They're £55 incl postage to the UK. Let me know if you're up for one - that'll be the minimum 6 buyers I want before I go ahead and make them up..
Barry
They're £55 incl postage to the UK. Let me know if you're up for one - that'll be the minimum 6 buyers I want before I go ahead and make them up..
Barry
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 18:34
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3m rear view mirror wanted
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4133
Re: Z3m rear view mirror wanted
If you're referring to the e36 Three series - then the wiring is almost idetical. The fuse box on the Z3 is in the engine compartment - on the passenger side. So basically they moved it from behind the glove box to the engine bay on the same side of the car... Wiring from one fuse box or the other w...
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 14:32
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3m rear view mirror wanted
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4133
Re: Z3m rear view mirror wanted
Watch this video - it will give you a lot f help in your decision.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhiMPwck-JQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhiMPwck-JQ
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 13:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2339
Re: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back
Bertijaffa aka Lee - is a serious "pro" when it comes to the leather dash trim... He's re-covered a couple of Z3's with new leather including his Z3 M... and he knows all the tricks regarding removing and replacing the binnacle.. perhaps send him a PM if you want some tips on restoration.
- Tue 21 Jun, 2016 23:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: The price of a Z3 M vs Z4 M
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1879
The price of a Z3 M vs Z4 M
Intereting value comparisons..... Z3 M's...... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-BMW-Z3-M-ROADSTER-M-TEC-CONVERTIBLE-ELECTRIC-ROOF-AIR-CON-/311640195837?hash=item488f3402fd:g:8usAAOSwbYZXaWII Z4 M with similar mileage to the Z3 M link..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4M-3-2-Roadster-56-Reg-83k-Black...
- Tue 21 Jun, 2016 23:41
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3m rear view mirror wanted
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4133
Re: Z3m rear view mirror wanted
You can use any oval M mirror - like from an M3 or 5... they are identical to the Z3 M mirror...so try searching eBay under those models too... like this one..... you simply replace the "leg" on your OEM mirror onto the oval mirror. And if it's an auto dimming type mirror, it simply requir...
- Tue 21 Jun, 2016 23:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 1997 Z3 2.8 Manual Gearbox and Differential Oil Change
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2166
Re: 1997 Z3 2.8 Manual Gearbox and Differential Oil Change
Unless you have an automatic gearbox, I wouldn't suggest you use ATF in it. ATF is an acronym for A utomatic T ransmission F luid. MTF is the acronym for M anual T ransmission F luid - which should tell you WTH you should be using. ( and yes, I refrained from using an F in the last acronym )... :nono
- Tue 21 Jun, 2016 19:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M gauges retrofitting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3358
Re: M gauges retrofitting
Right, the next task you have to do is to remove the cap and measure the diameter of the threaded section. You can measure inner part of thread to inner part of thread on the opposite side, or total diameter width... I guess that will require you to drain the oil though... My reason for suggesting t...
- Tue 21 Jun, 2016 06:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M gauges retrofitting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3358
Re: M gauges retrofitting
Thanks - I'll have a search...
Any chance you can post a pic of the cap too ? You can just take a close-up of it fitted in the car..
Any chance you can post a pic of the cap too ? You can just take a close-up of it fitted in the car..
- Mon 20 Jun, 2016 11:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Antifreeze Capacity? where's it hiding?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11206
Re: Antifreeze Capacity? where's it hiding?
There's a quantity of water in the heater matrix, plus there's an amount in the engine block. When you drain the radiator, it largely only drains out coolant from the radiator and the cylinder head... so you have a residual amount still in the system. In the "old days" there used to be a &...
- Sun 19 Jun, 2016 15:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Non M gearshift surround
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18061
Re: Non M gearshift surround
If you're sure you want one, I'll be making some up shortly. They should be ready in around 4 weeks. I'm only going to make 6 of them. I have 4 other "secured" orders, so looking for a 6th.
I'll be in touch shortly.
Barry
I'll be in touch shortly.
Barry
- Sun 19 Jun, 2016 11:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M gauges retrofitting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3358
Re: M gauges retrofitting
What's the 4cyl part number - I'll take a look around on the web to see if I find anything similar for your car.
- Sun 19 Jun, 2016 07:54
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: steering wheel
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11745
Re: steering wheel
Not my cuppa, but if you like it - go for it.
You will take note that fitting it means you won't have an airbag - If you read the details, it says it will fit all Z3's that have airbags - but is supplied with airbag bypass wiring - so no airbag protection.
You will take note that fitting it means you won't have an airbag - If you read the details, it says it will fit all Z3's that have airbags - but is supplied with airbag bypass wiring - so no airbag protection.
- Sun 19 Jun, 2016 07:49
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Non M gearshift surround
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18061
- Fri 17 Jun, 2016 08:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spinning key in lock
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1271
Re: Spinning key in lock
Once you have it out, I'm sure you'll sort it without too much difficulty and have a chuckle once you've sorted it..
- Fri 17 Jun, 2016 07:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M gauges retrofitting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3358
Re: M gauges retrofitting
I'm not sure of the differences...Perhaps do a part number check on realOEM ??
Possibly ask Andy / Spurs fan in a coupe... he would know for sure.
This is the part number for my car..... 11421744000 (6 Cyl)
Possibly ask Andy / Spurs fan in a coupe... he would know for sure.
This is the part number for my car..... 11421744000 (6 Cyl)
- Fri 17 Jun, 2016 06:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Happy 18th
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1445
Re: Happy 18th
You need a name change Bonzo - "Howling Wolf" might be more appropriate...
- Fri 17 Jun, 2016 06:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spinning key in lock
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1271
Re: Spinning key in lock
I think the "key" issue is to check out the "T" piece which is faulty - I'm fairly sure you could simply replace that component from another part - Perhaps ask Andy / Spurs fan. I would say the fella in that post isn't too clued up on his mechanicals, so someone like yourself, wo...
- Thu 16 Jun, 2016 19:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spinning key in lock
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1271
Re: Spinning key in lock
If you remove the lock mechanism, and inspect the lock first - ie the mechanism which is moved by the lock barrel.. if all seems good, then go to the barrel for the cure. It's not a very complicated thing to sort once you get it out and look at how it is meant to operate. read this article which wil...
- Thu 16 Jun, 2016 19:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clutch gone to !heaven
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1317
Re: Clutch gone to !heaven
I used LUK when my 2.8 clutch went a few years back - see this eBay listing.... You could likely get it from your local auto spares outlets though...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUK-3-Piece-C ... Sw5ZBWL0Mo
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUK-3-Piece-C ... Sw5ZBWL0Mo
- Wed 15 Jun, 2016 15:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Happy 18th
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1445
Re: Happy 18th
At least you still "feel" young enough to own and drive an 18 year old...
- Wed 15 Jun, 2016 15:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M gauges retrofitting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3358
Re: M gauges retrofitting
...... or you can get one of these as I did and fit the Temp sensor into one of the NPT ports on top........ And it's solid aluminium too...
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product ... 33184.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product ... 33184.html
- Wed 15 Jun, 2016 15:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Happy 18th
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1445
Re: Happy 18th
Congrats to your car....and when did you roll off the production line...
- Wed 15 Jun, 2016 15:03
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6134
Re: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750
Wow ! That could work out well - a new kitchen without a wash-up sink....well for a little while...
- Wed 15 Jun, 2016 15:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Erratic indicator "click"
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4078
Re: Erratic indicator "click"
From what I have been told, there is a "click" device inside the instrument cluster, perhaps if you remove the cluster, and open it up, then connect the wiring again, and use the indicators, you can trace it to the specific component - possibly there may be a small issue with connectivity....
- Sun 12 Jun, 2016 09:21
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6134
Re: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750
Stunning example of a 3.0.... Definitely worth the asking price judging from your pics.
- Sun 12 Jun, 2016 09:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear wings. Different sizes?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3420
Re: Rear wings. Different sizes?
The top pic appears to be a narrow body whereas the lower pic appears to be a wide body. The lower pic seems to show a small "flare" over the wheel which isn't apparent in the top pic.
- Sun 12 Jun, 2016 06:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear wings. Different sizes?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3420
Re: Rear wings. Different sizes?
The top pic appears to be wide body, whilst the bottom pic seems to be the narrow body... maybe it's just the lighting in the photographs ??
- Fri 10 Jun, 2016 12:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Armrest for a 1997 Z3
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1329
Re: Armrest for a 1997 Z3
Hi Andy If you have a look at the red colour in the picture on my post, that is the closest I can give you - or I can give you one in black leather. It comes with a cup holder which folds out from under the armrest. Easy to fit and made for the Z3. MkI or II makes no difference. If you want to match...
- Fri 10 Jun, 2016 11:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Armrest for a 1997 Z3
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1329
Re: Armrest for a 1997 Z3
I assume you're referring to the center console area ?? And what colour leather are you looking for ??
View my post under "Stock exchange"......Z3 CENTER ARMREST
View my post under "Stock exchange"......Z3 CENTER ARMREST
- Mon 06 Jun, 2016 19:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Headlight Query
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1969
Re: Headlight Query
Pleasure buddy..
- Mon 06 Jun, 2016 18:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Headlight Query
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1969
Re: Headlight Query
The LHD headlight reflectors are different to RHD. The beam from the RHD lights tend to light up the left hand road verge more and the opposite for LHD headlights. This difference cannot be corrected for since the effect is in the reflectors.
- Sat 04 Jun, 2016 13:21
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: SEAT BELT GUIDE FIX & SEAT LIFTS AVAILABLE
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1369
Re: SEAT BELT GUIDE FIX & SEAT LIFTS AVAILABLE
Thanks for the recommendation buddy - always good to have a buyer's opinion..
- Fri 03 Jun, 2016 08:13
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: SEAT BELT GUIDE FIX & SEAT LIFTS AVAILABLE
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1369
SEAT BELT GUIDE FIX & SEAT LIFTS AVAILABLE
I am making up some sets of the seat belt guide fix mods - should be ready in Black and polished ally as per the pic below in around 10 days time. £25/ per set of two incl postage. These items will firstly fix a broken seat belt guide and hold it in it's correct position as if it weren't broken. Sec...
- Thu 02 Jun, 2016 06:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: .net Z3 /Z4 "HELP CENTERS" ??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2636
Re: .net Z3 /Z4 "HELP CENTERS" ??
Are you coming up to Jhb Hilton ?? I have a lock up garage with all the tools to do a complete rebuild of your car... Make sure you bring crates of beer...
- Thu 02 Jun, 2016 05:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: .net Z3 /Z4 "HELP CENTERS" ??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2636
Re: .net Z3 /Z4 "HELP CENTERS" ??
Good thinking Robert... That'll work too. Perhaps the way to go will be to organise "Fix it Days" as is done with the "cruises and meets" on the forum... different towns on certain days of the month, so people have time / fore-warning to arrange with each other to meet up central...