Search found 160 matches
- Sun 02 Apr, 2017 22:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Recommend me a front strut brace
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4328
Re: Recommend me a front strut brace
Demon Tweeks do E-Tech strut braces. I have one fitted to my M Coupe which I purchased 3 years ago second hand. It is a well engineered, solid item which is same as the straight version in the third small picture on the link below:- http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/strut-braces/e-tech-engin...
- Wed 22 Mar, 2017 08:42
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: NEW DATE Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 9th April
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10775
Re: NEW DATE Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 9th Apri
This is taken from the pre-meeting write up:- April 9th, Scenic Drive We will be having a scenic drive after our monthly get-together, starting at Champs around 11.30am and heading west then north through the famous market town of Alston and finishing at Hartside Cafe for refreshments, Hartside is ...
- Sun 19 Mar, 2017 22:27
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Red M Coupe - Reg S50 *** Banbury
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5173
Re: Red M Coupe - Reg S50 *** Banbury
It was mnbrennan who is member of Z3MCoupe Forum like myself, he's just posted some picture on the site on the meeting he attended today.
I'll tell him he was spotted.
I'll tell him he was spotted.
- Tue 14 Mar, 2017 23:27
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: NEW DATE Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 9th April
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10775
Re: NEW DATE Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 9th Apri
The majority are BMWCC members, but there are a couple of non members turn up. So its not a problem, just come along. Yes coffee/tea and bacon butties or full breakfast are available. Format usually natter outside looking at the cars, inside for cuppa and Michael Barron (chairman) usually gives the ...
- Sun 12 Mar, 2017 23:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New steering rack - stiffness...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9506
Re: New steering rack - stiffness...
Just as a matter of interest, was the steering rack a brand new OEM item bought from BMW or was it a second hand item? If it was a brand new OEM item then I would have thought the stiffness you are getting would have most likely caused from something other than the rack. A bit of a puzzle really, ma...
- Sun 12 Mar, 2017 22:55
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: NEW DATE Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 9th April
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10775
Re: NEW DATE Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 9th Apri
I usually leave Billingham around 09:25, so could meet up at Wynyard Services around 09:15.
- Fri 10 Mar, 2017 21:59
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: NEW DATE Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 9th April
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10775
Re: NEW DATE Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 9th Apri
The 9th April is BMWCCNE meeting which I'll be going to, if you fancy going to that. Meeting place is Champs Sports Bar, Emerson Road, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 1LE, from 10.00am to 11.30am. Let me know if you want to meet up a Wynyard Services prior to running up there.
- Sat 04 Mar, 2017 19:28
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Corbridge MG Car Club Show 2nd July 2017
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5199
Corbridge MG Car Club Show 2nd July 2017
Just got details of the Corbridge Car Show (see below). The BMWCCNE will have a stand there on the day. If I recall from last year at the bottom of the entry form it asks if you will be attending a club stand, please put BMW Car Club. Classics in Corbridge TYNEDALE PARK, CORBRIDGE, NE45 5AY SUNDAY 2...
- Tue 21 Feb, 2017 15:25
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: NEW DATE Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 9th April
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10775
Re: Teesside meet Wynyard Services Sunday 2nd April
I've posted details up on Z3M Coupe site of the date change as there was about 4 people showed interest with the original date.
- Sun 12 Feb, 2017 21:21
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6272
Re: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
Spotted the same car I'm sure last Wednesday lunchtime in Belasis Avenue near the old Billingham Synthonia Club as I was going to pick my grandson up from Billingham South school. Had personal Reg No MIL xxxx. Still nobody on here? The 26th March should be OK, but my very elderly mother is very poor...
- Mon 16 Jan, 2017 22:09
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining
- Replies: 86
- Views: 23404
Re: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining
I have decided to break a 1998 Arctic Silver Z3M Roadster with a Blue Black M interior Like rocking horse poo, hard to find as ther are only about 500 left with probably a third, sorned off the road. Arctic Silver Hardtop and brackets Harmon Karden Sound system inc central rear speaker Cruise contr...
- Mon 16 Jan, 2017 21:50
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6272
Re: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
Sounds like we have a micro meet on the way! Greetings from sunny Florida. Have see two Zed's over here, one white 3ltr and another Z3M roadster in a blue not seen before. If they are local cars probably rust free. We need to agree on a date nearer the time. Mike Hope you are enjoying sunny Florida...
- Sun 15 Jan, 2017 09:50
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: Photo Shoot (Kent Aera)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4861
Re: Photo Shoot (Kent Aera)
Must had a bit of brain fade as just noticed this today, I've posted on the Z3M & Z4M Coupe site in case someone can fulfil the need for a car.
- Thu 12 Jan, 2017 22:12
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6272
Re: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
No problem Alan, the more the merrier. Might try and get a few of the local Z3MCoupe Forum lads who I haven't seen for while to come along aswell.
- Mon 09 Jan, 2017 23:05
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6272
Re: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
Yes no problem for me meeting up at Wynyard Services, just up 5mins up the road from where I live. Just let me know when you have the car back on the road.
- Sun 08 Jan, 2017 19:57
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6272
Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
Spotted last Friday (6th Jan) on the back road from Thorpe Thewles to Golden Gates entrance to Wynyard Hall at 12:15pm. As the car was coming towards me spotted the deep dish rear wheels and a quick glance in the mirror as it went past confirmed that it was a Z3M Roadster, couldn't make out registra...
- Fri 09 Dec, 2016 21:36
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Poll - Are you a BMWCC Member ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9246
Re: Poll - Are you a BMWCC Member ?
I am. Completed poll.
- Wed 02 Nov, 2016 19:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: long tearm storage
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3991
Re: long tearm storage
The cure for that is to use the car. Driving it on a regular basis will also prevent possible brake caliper seizure, parking brake seizure and keep the battery charged. You might even enjoy it! :shock: Don't just drive it round the block, a half hour run will get every thing up to temperature, and ...
- Mon 17 Oct, 2016 20:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 10839
Re: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?
Cheers Barry, I'll have a good study of the that thread.Southernboy wrote:If you refer to the Z3 Knowledgebase, and go to the "Dashboard removal" item, then within that you will see the "console removal" item - click on that for guidance.
- Sun 16 Oct, 2016 20:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 10839
Re: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?
My console is black but when I bought my M Coupe one annoying thing was that a previous owner/maintainer had put a deep groove in the surface just a adjacent to the surround/gaiter (maybe they had used a screwdriver to remove the surround and slipped). To rectify this thinking a putting a black leat...
- Sat 08 Oct, 2016 17:12
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: New head unit recommendations?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12015
Re: New head unit recommendations?
I have the Alpine CDE-136BT which I'm very happy with, which has the amber backlight. Its a DAB radio (you need to change the aerial as OEM item isn't compatible) which has my iPod connected to it in the glove box, also Bluetooth paired to my iPhone. The OEM CD player isn't connected but that's no g...
- Fri 16 Sep, 2016 22:09
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Z3 M Roadster wanted for photo shoot
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4229
Re: Z3 M Roadster wanted for photo shoot
Tony go for it, you won't regret it.
I did a similar photo shoot with Practical Classics magazine earlier this year to mark 50 years of the Triumph GT6, great day out, thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Plus as you said your car gets to be in a magazine.
I did a similar photo shoot with Practical Classics magazine earlier this year to mark 50 years of the Triumph GT6, great day out, thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Plus as you said your car gets to be in a magazine.
- Thu 11 Aug, 2016 18:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Headlight Bulbs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3213
Re: Headlight Bulbs
Taken from Philips site:- Features and benefits • The colour temperature of these bulbs is 5000K • The colour and brightness of the headlights in the visual is not an actual representation of Philips headlights • The whitest upgrade available • The Philips Diamond Vision bulb does not offer a greate...
- Mon 20 Jun, 2016 20:27
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: steering wheel
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11653
Re: steering wheel
lots of people have used this firm - I have had my M wheel and my 911 both done by them, very well recommended http://royalsteeringwheels.com/ Totally agree with above, Royal Wheels do a fantastic job. Jack will do a great custom revamp on the wheel, extra padding, different materials, stitching et...
- Wed 20 Apr, 2016 21:23
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: Z4M tyres
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11119
Re: Z4M tyres
petecossie, just noticed that you had a M635, so did I, an '87 D plate Lachs Silver D474 XRA bought of Frank Sytner in Nottingham in 1988 on 11k miles, cost £32.5k. Ran it for about five years, clocked up £130k miles. Sadly the timing chain snapped on the M6 (motorway) not going fast, maybe 80. Sti...
- Sun 17 Apr, 2016 15:56
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: Z4M tyres
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11119
Re: Z4M tyres
Yes I know that lower profiles make for harsher ride, but I thought that if the profiles dropped from 40 and 45 on 18" to 35 and 40 then the rim size would have to increase to 19". Its all to do with keeping the rolling tyre circumference matched to your speedo so that it reads correctly....
- Sat 16 Apr, 2016 19:00
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Practical Classic Magazine feature
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1317
Practical Classic Magazine feature
I've been reliably informed that the photoshoot I attended back in February with the Breadvan is in the latest May edition of Practical Classic. It is a full 8 page feature I'm told by Alan Jones (Looks after Z Register in BMWCC and put me in contact with PC Mag) who went down with me for the day. H...
- Tue 05 Apr, 2016 19:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cheaper tyres
- Replies: 46
- Views: 12058
Re: Cheaper tyres
What kind of Porsche are we talking about? If it's a 911, especially a 996 or newer (which by the sounds of it it is if you are suggesting £500 for two tyres) you should be using N-rated tyres which have a stiff wall to cope with the rear engine/power layout. I remember a friend years ago put some ...
- Sun 03 Apr, 2016 16:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cheaper tyres
- Replies: 46
- Views: 12058
Re: Cheaper tyres
You are correct, its a while since I last bought from them, thought it was free delivery. Still a great deal though.c_w wrote:Unless it's changed very recently, Camskill charge for delivery, around £7 per pair. I've used them loads of times and they are really fast and great priced.
- Sat 02 Apr, 2016 21:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: being dazzled
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7084
Re: being dazzled
I see at least one car per week on the motorway at night with just driving lights (so no rear lights). The well-lit sections are obviously bright enough for the auto lights not to be activated. Lights are to see and be seen. :head: Noticed over the last 12 months or so that a number of recently reg...
- Sat 02 Apr, 2016 20:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cheaper tyres
- Replies: 46
- Views: 12058
Re: Cheaper tyres
I'll stick with a uk company that most times is cheaper than them all . Camskill. Been using them for over 10 years. I agree with above, I've just looked up my front tyre size - Falken FK453 235/40 ZR/17 94Y - with Camskill (£78.40inc VAT and free delivery) and Tyreleader (£76.20 with free delivery...
- Fri 18 Mar, 2016 22:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Falkens or Continentals On The Rear?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5047
Re: Falkens or Continentals On The Rear?
I'm on my second Z3M Coupe and like the first car I have stayed with Falken tyres. Going back to when I was thinking of buying my first car back in 2004 I spoke to a few breadvan owners at Gaydon Festival and one owner (on the Z3 M Coupe site ZZZEMMCO) told me the tyres he used with the standard Roa...
- Sun 22 Nov, 2015 20:47
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: V Reg Estoril Roadster on M62
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1062
V Reg Estoril Roadster on M62
Spotted on M62 just after I'd left Birch Services following a refuelling stop. Nice looking car, clearly recognised in my rear view mirror as a Z3MR as it came up alongside me in the 50mph average speed section. Driver gave me a wave, anyone on here? Turned off for Castleton as I continued along M62...
- Wed 04 Nov, 2015 20:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Bosch aero wipers £9.00 each..
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2065
Re: Bosch aero wipers £9.00 each..
I got a set of these Bosch wiper blades for my Z3MC about 2years ago. Purchased the two front & one rear blades for approx £20 from ebay. Been a great improvement over the worn OEM items that were fitted when I purchased the car. I would definitely recommend them.
- Wed 21 Oct, 2015 21:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Easy MOT history check for any car
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4449
Re: Easy MOT history check for any car
It worked for me.
- Wed 20 May, 2015 22:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone recognise this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3603
Re: Anyone recognise this one?
Fitted with 6 speed manual?? Be great if it has, but would have thought they would have mentioned more about the conversion. Suspect it's a tippo or someone just hasn't realised they have a 5 speed manual gearbox.
- Wed 06 May, 2015 09:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3M shaking at 70 mph
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5265
Re: Z3M shaking at 70 mph
hmmmm dropped the car off today and checked the back tyres... turns out they are week 49 2009.... I still suspect a lost weight but I am probably looking at new tyres - shame as these have the typical 5 mm of tread :head: Couldn't they just check the wheels first to see if out of balance. Cheaper t...
- Fri 01 May, 2015 21:04
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Newby Hall - Sunday 10 May 2015
- Replies: 60
- Views: 20164
Re: Newby Hall - Sunday 10 May 2015
[/quote] Had a word with the boss and the cup cakes have been given the green light [/quote]
I've booked my ticket today, so will see you there Alan. Bring plenty of cup cakes!!!
I've booked my ticket today, so will see you there Alan. Bring plenty of cup cakes!!!
- Tue 21 Apr, 2015 17:10
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Estoril Blue Z3MR - Kettlewell
- Replies: 0
- Views: 832
Estoril Blue Z3MR - Kettlewell
I was dropping down into Kettlewell in Wharfedale after being out with BMWNECC to Skipton around mid afternoon on Sunday (19th) when I'm sure a Estoril Blue Z3MR passed going in opposite direction heading towards Grassington. Didn't get a chance to pick out Reg No, but it did have the top down! :) A...
- Fri 17 Apr, 2015 16:40
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Tyre Sizes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1466
Re: Tyre Sizes
I have Falken 453 in 235 and 255 sizes fitted to my coupe, I find them OK. Might be a little heavier when doing slow speed manoeuvring but on the open road no bother. Had the same sizes on the first Z3M Coupe I had and didn't have any issues with that car either.
- Sun 05 Apr, 2015 10:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Insurance - result :-)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4898
Re: Insurance - result :-)
I used Brentacre who are one of BMWCC recommended insurers and I would imagine you get a better deal if a BMWCC member. I went with them last year after using Saga (£248 which was going up to £265 on renewal) for a few years and it cost me £220 fully comp, with protected NC & 5k annual mileage. ...
- Sat 21 Mar, 2015 18:07
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: by by merc hello z4
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4276
Re: by by merc hello z4
Looks a nice car, matches the Mrs's Z3 as well! Good deal on the Merc also.
- Sat 21 Mar, 2015 17:57
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: M Roadster for sale on ebay
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7252
Re: M Roadster for sale on ebay
Listing ended. No longer available. No bids either.
- Fri 20 Mar, 2015 18:54
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Estoril Blue Z3M Roadster - Billingham
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1234
Re: Estoril Blue Z3M Roadster - Billingham
Yes visiting relatives.beerbelly wrote:is your breadvan the one iv seen on stokesley crescent
Is the Estoril Z3M Roadster yours?
- Sat 28 Feb, 2015 17:06
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Estoril Blue Z3M Roadster - Billingham
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1234
Estoril Blue Z3M Roadster - Billingham
Spotted earlier this week driving down Roseberry Road towards Billingham Town Centre, could not make out registration. Looked nice and clean, anyone on here?
I was driving the wife's Golf TDI GT at the time not the more noticeable breadvan.
I was driving the wife's Golf TDI GT at the time not the more noticeable breadvan.
- Thu 12 Feb, 2015 21:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Number plate transfer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1215
Re: Number plate transfer
Just put my wife's personal registration on retention (£105 for one year) sent in last MOT, log book & the retention form (V778). Very quick turn around, got new MOT & new log book back this morning. Only taken a week which is better than I expected. Changed the plates on the car back to the...
- Mon 12 Jan, 2015 15:02
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Seat Repair/Retrim
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1237
Re: Seat Repair/Retrim
This place in Newcastle gets good reviews on various forums - Furniture Clinic - they advertise in Practical Classic & Straight Six BMW Club mag. http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Car_Trimming.php I haven't used them myself so I cannot give an opinion, maybe someone else on this forum can shed so...
- Wed 24 Dec, 2014 21:13
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: a very merry Christmas!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5637
Re: a very merry Christmas!
Merry Xmas to all and all the best for 2015. Look forward to maybe meeting a few of you in the coming year.
- Sun 30 Nov, 2014 19:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Steering wheel
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12854
- Sat 08 Nov, 2014 21:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Can somebody please help identify this connector?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2279
Re: Can somebody please help identify this connector?
I've added a link to post on Z3 M Coupe Forum which if you look through it shows both myself and DaveP found the same connector on our Coupes. Neither of us have any idea what it is for.
http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15926
http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15926