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by Green Genie
Mon 28 Jul, 2008 20:52
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 for sale
Replies: 13
Views: 3793

RacingTeatray wrote:You only just bought that recently? Why are you selling it so soon?
Ditto to that.......Why?


GG
by Green Genie
Mon 28 Jul, 2008 20:48
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 for sale
Replies: 13
Views: 3793

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by Green Genie
Mon 28 Jul, 2008 20:33
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: (FRESH Z1) & Why is nobody posting at the moment?
Replies: 21
Views: 3484

Hi Ben Your car is looking good I appreciate how much hard work and expense you have put into this project. And your right we must all start posting more. These cars are rare and the more we talk the more we understand them. I took my Z to work today ok going in the morning but came home tonight roo...
by Green Genie
Thu 17 Jul, 2008 21:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 for auction
Replies: 3
Views: 1190

Anybody know if this sold? and for how much?

GG
by Green Genie
Wed 16 Jul, 2008 08:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Going to 'Top Gear'
Replies: 40
Views: 3366

Re: Going to 'Top Gear'

[quote="garythefish"]:D :D :D Going with Shabs to Dunsfold today for the filming of this Sundays Top Gear


Ask the STIG if he's up for one of your cruises! :drive


GG
by Green Genie
Mon 14 Jul, 2008 21:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: front ride height
Replies: 13
Views: 2227

Hi Felix

Dont know if this is of any help but have come across this in Frederic Brossaud's excellent manual on the Z1 which can be found on the attached link below:

http://pagesperso-orange.fr/fred.brossa ... z1_eng.pdf

On page 15 of 28 it gives ride height and weight needed in car.

GG
by Green Genie
Sun 13 Jul, 2008 16:06
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: front ride height
Replies: 13
Views: 2227

Re: front ride height

Hi Felix I have just been out and measured my front ride height for you. As near as damm it both sides measure 58 cm. The car is standing on the flat in the garage with half a tank of fuel and the spacesaver in the boot. The front tyres are Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico 225 / 45 / ZR16 and about half w...
by Green Genie
Mon 07 Jul, 2008 20:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Disaster!
Replies: 34
Views: 3323

Hi Burmagirl yes i've had the buckle in the wheel done only £35 bargain! Alas buying two rear tyres was not.....although i only needed one the other on the same axle was past its best so got two to match.Just need some good weather :sunny to get the car out of the garage. Hope yours is fixed soon th...
by Green Genie
Mon 07 Jul, 2008 11:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Disaster!
Replies: 34
Views: 3323

Sorry to hear about your trouble hope you get it fixed soon.

GG
by Green Genie
Mon 07 Jul, 2008 08:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Toy
Replies: 95
Views: 7812

Welcome to the world of Wrong Hand Drive!

Excellent choice of car :D
by Green Genie
Tue 24 Jun, 2008 10:38
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

Thats the place Burmagirl also there was a farm opposite where i changed the wheel.

GG
by Green Genie
Tue 24 Jun, 2008 09:47
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

Dont think i'd ever find that particular pothole again scenary was a blur at the time! Also standing there camera in hand how do i know if you guys are not on another blat round the next bend.

Still i suppose a pic of any pothole would do.

GG
by Green Genie
Tue 24 Jun, 2008 07:29
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

. We tried to get some compensation from mid Beds DC after we went down a pothole a few years ago & ruined a wheel on our old Volvo; no go of course :cry: . Maybe Essex is better but I wouldn't bank on it! burmagirl[/quote] Thanks for that Burmagirl was thinking along those lines myself. Anyone ...
by Green Genie
Mon 23 Jun, 2008 21:22
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

[quote="garythefish"]Commiserations indeed to Green Genie who unfortunately found a rather large pothole which resulted in a badly damaged wheel :( Hi Gazza I'm not sulking just been so busy since I came back from your run! Thanks for organising the event/meal as I know how much work goes ...
by Green Genie
Fri 20 Jun, 2008 12:43
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

[quote="garythefish"]TomTom Itinery files have been emailed to the following, if you haven't received them please let me know :wink: Hi Gazza, Can you email me the files too - better make sure I know where I am going! Looks like the weather may be cr@p lets hope they are wrong!! :drive GG
by Green Genie
Wed 18 Jun, 2008 19:58
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: ZED1-Spotters : Look there !
Replies: 1
Views: 923

Thanks for the link.
Some nice z1s there especially the Alpina's.

green genie.
by Green Genie
Wed 18 Jun, 2008 07:54
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

Could you fit your space saver and I'll lend you mine !

and we all drive a bit slower. :drive :drive :drive
by Green Genie
Tue 17 Jun, 2008 20:06
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

Spokey this is sad news. :bawl: :bawl: :bawl: My rear tyres are also close to their end would be interested to know costs for yours when we meet. If there is any way you can bring the zed it would be great. 8-) otherwise I'm coming in a Smart car :lol: :lol: :lol: P.s what's a Z116i...... Look forwa...
by Green Genie
Tue 17 Jun, 2008 12:50
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

Garrythefish wrote....

Hopefully if he shows on the day the restaurant may be able to squeeze him in.

How big is this guy!
by Green Genie
Mon 16 Jun, 2008 09:26
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

O'h good can i stop saving chip fat oil now! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Green Genie
Sun 15 Jun, 2008 19:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Lowering seats
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: Lowering seats

Happy to have helped...... :) :) :) :) :) :)
by Green Genie
Wed 11 Jun, 2008 19:55
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Lowering seats
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: Lowering seats

Sorry mate may not have put that very well. Of course you know there is a handle there I was just mentioning this as it is a very flimsy fitting and could be missing on your car :head:

Green Genie
by Green Genie
Wed 11 Jun, 2008 14:14
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Lowering seats
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: Lowering seats

There is a lever for height adjustment drivers side only!

I'm 6'1 and my headroom is ok.
by Green Genie
Fri 06 Jun, 2008 21:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: To Buy or Not To Buy ?
Replies: 18
Views: 3358

Re: To Buy or Not To Buy ?

Hi Tim and welcome Had my car for about a year and a half.....no regrets. Nothing I can say that the rest of the guys havent. What goes wrong with them? Exhaust rusts. You can look through the rear defuser gap to see the corrosion; allow £700-£1200 the dearer being for stainless this includes fittin...
by Green Genie
Tue 03 Jun, 2008 19:51
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
Replies: 126
Views: 18286

Hi Gary,

Would like to confirm that I will be attending with the Z1 if there is still room?

Wow with Spokey's you've now got two Z1's.

Cant remember seeing the start time pm on its way.

Green Genie
by Green Genie
Tue 13 May, 2008 21:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Oh dear .....
Replies: 14
Views: 3555

Hi Tony Dont know if this is of any help I bought my Z1 from an independant BMW garage in the Aylesbury area. They are called John Warren Cars (telephone number 01296651040). Speak to Bill Warren who is very helpful and knowledgeable about the Z1 because he owned my car prior to me buying it from hi...
by Green Genie
Tue 06 May, 2008 19:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Green Genie Pix - dunce finally uploads
Replies: 12
Views: 2253

Nice one Jet!!

OMG!! You dont get out much do you apart from your house to the garage and back. Only joking mate. :lol: The car looks amazing must have cost you a fortune!! Also weeks and weeks if not months of hard slog but it will all be worth it now the summer's finally here and you can hit the road. Love the q...
by Green Genie
Mon 05 May, 2008 21:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Green Genie Pix - dunce finally uploads
Replies: 12
Views: 2253

Blimey Genie, which lamp did you rub to get such a clean looking Zed, looks well kept and maintained. What made you buy a Z1, how do you find it 1 year on? Hi Jet, Must admit hours of polishing have bought the paintwork up a treat. I bought a Z1 as a fun car for the weekend/summer. Never had a road...
by Green Genie
Mon 05 May, 2008 16:01
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Green Genie Pix - dunce finally uploads
Replies: 12
Views: 2253

flamez wrote:Sorry GG but I guess its back to the drawing board as your links don't open.
Hi Flamez, had another go now uploaded ok....
Green Genie
by Green Genie
Mon 05 May, 2008 15:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Green Genie Pix - dunce finally uploads
Replies: 12
Views: 2253

Green Genie Pix - dunce finally uploads

DOH!! Some days things just dont go as you would hope do they!! I try again.... http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll39/greengenie1/GENIEGREET.gif http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll39/greengenie1/DSCF0046-2.jpg Hi Zedders, Couple of pics of my car as promised. And yes, you've guessed its green. H...
by Green Genie
Sat 03 May, 2008 20:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Z1 guy on the block....
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

Sam, thanks for the info on the tyres. I probably will go with P.zeros unless anyone says to the contrary as this will give me a matching set of four. As you say there are many different tyres to go for and many different opinions so it does get confusing! :? Garythefish, thanks for the info re uplo...
by Green Genie
Thu 01 May, 2008 21:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Z1 guy on the block....
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

Thanks Jet, for the tip about the tip.

Will look that up on the internet.

and yes the red zed on the voyeurweb did help altho the wife wasnt too impressed :roll:

Will try and have a go at uploading pix shortly

Green Genie
by Green Genie
Thu 01 May, 2008 21:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Z1 guy on the block....
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

[quote="avo8686"]Congrats and welcome to the forum.. any pics??[/quote]no pics just yet not to good with computers :dunce:
will see what i can do in the future..... green genie
by Green Genie
Thu 01 May, 2008 21:08
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New Z1 guy on the block....
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

New Z1 guy on the block....

Hi Guys, have been watching this site for quite some time now and finally decided to register. I have had a Z1 for just over a year now great fun.... If only we could get the weather! Couple of questions can anyone help please. Last year I had a new exhaust fitted, not BTB, single outlet BMW. Anybod...