Hiya

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Mon 27 Jun, 2005 07:24

Hiya everyone

Thought I would say hello.

Ive just bought a Z3 1.9 roadster and it is beautiful! Have wanted one for a very long time and now my dreams have come true!

Have had a browse on this forum and have found loads of useful things, so thanks guys.

May have a few questions so will post if i get stuck

Troy · Post by **Troy** » Mon 27 Jun, 2005 08:22

Hi Foxy and welcome..

Troy

Ludo · Post by **Ludo** » Mon 27 Jun, 2005 08:25

Hi,

welcome on board!

Buzz · Post by **Buzz** » Mon 27 Jun, 2005 10:25

Hey, Welcome!!!

Buzz

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon 27 Jun, 2005 10:34

Hi and welcome,

Very sorry to see pictures of your stolen recovered CRX on the Showoffs website.

Really like your choice of Z3 (well it's similar to mine

)

Would you put the recovered Subaru spoiler on the Zeds rear end? Naaaaaw!

Nick.

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Mon 27 Jun, 2005 19:38

Hi Foxy

Welcome to the forums!

Good choice of car! Montreal blue and tan is a very classy combination! (...not that I'm biased or anything!)

Russell

zanzi · Post by **zanzi** » Mon 27 Jun, 2005 20:22

Hi and Welcome Foxy

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Mon 27 Jun, 2005 21:24

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Yeah my poor del sol - was a shame to see it in a state, but i think ive definitely made the right decision.

Not gonna modify the Z too much, just a few chrome bits here and there cos i think that will make it look really classy. Have ordered some new alloys too, not really keen on the ones thats on there.

So if anyone wants my old ones they are on ebay

c_w · Post by **c_w** » Mon 27 Jun, 2005 22:25

Hi Foxy,

If you are the self-claimed forum babe, surely we need too see some proof

Chris.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 05:48

Im saying nothing!

GROMMIT · Post by **GROMMIT** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 14:26

Put your money where your mouth is!

c_w · Post by **c_w** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 14:54

foxy wrote:

Im saying nothing!

Lol! A medical secretary too? I hear they're special types. [groan]

swacd · Post by **swacd** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 14:54

``theres Only 1 Forum Babe ``

:d Aint That Right Trouty

GROMMIT · Post by **GROMMIT** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 14:57

Heard it all before...all mouth and no trousers. You're supposed to be foxy...not shy!

BostonGreenZ3 · Post by **BostonGreenZ3** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 15:59

swacd wrote:``theres Only 1 Forum Babe ``

:d Aint That Right Trouty

Certainly is Stevie

Hi foxy

Drew Z · Post by **Drew Z** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 16:23

Hi !! Foxy Chick!!

Think I can see a Miss ZRoadster.net 2005 Calander Girl ???

Going to Print VERY!! Shortly???

What say you Guy's??? LOL!!!!

And Swacd cant get to Vote???

zanzi · Post by **zanzi** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 16:44

foxy wrote:Typical blokes - only interested in one thing lol

How come there is never a calander full of hunky blokes!!

because you girls haven't organised one yet

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 16:46

Hi Foxy
No offense, but how do we know you're not a bloke winding everyone up ?
Can you prove to us your a gal & not a geezer

GROMMIT · Post by **GROMMIT** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 17:06

Like the Pirelli one?!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 17:10

Typical blokes - only interested in one thing

lol

How come there is never a calander full of hunky blokes!!

GROMMIT · Post by **GROMMIT** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 17:25

I've got a few copies of the last calender I had shot, the first 5000 went in an hour on e-bay but I managed to keep a few behind for friends and fans. I can let you have one for £50. Just PM me and I'll tell you where to send the cheque.

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Tue 28 Jun, 2005 18:32

Welcome to Z ownership, foxy! I hope your car will bring you loads of pleasure!

Would you be interested on coming on a cruise some time? You will doubtlessly hear a lot of c**p about the handling of a Z3, and I always like to encourage new owners to come and find out what their car can actually do.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Wed 29 Jun, 2005 05:46

Yeah i would love to come along to one.

Just let me know when and where and whats its all about - im new to all this

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Wed 29 Jun, 2005 06:58

foxy wrote:Yeah i would love to come along to one.

Just let me know when and where and whats its all about - im new to all this

Cruises are generally advertised on this part of the forum

My next one was scheduled to be a midnight cruise, but I think I might swap that out for a re-run of the Rutland Rollercoaster.

Yes, I certainly will!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Wed 29 Jun, 2005 21:22

Be great to show it off.

New wheels are on - they do look very very nice!

Oh and here's one after ive put the chrome door handles on too. Picture is a bit dark as ive not long taken it!

Troy · Post by **Troy** » Thu 30 Jun, 2005 08:37

Foxy

Looking good and Bling !

Just one more option needed to complete the side view

The Chrome side vent grills !!

Troy

( Would have added a picture but COMPUTER SAYS NO !!! )

Troy · Post by **Troy** » Thu 30 Jun, 2005 08:38

Does anyone know why no more pictrues can be uploaded ????

Keep trying but no luck

Troy

SledgeHammer · Post by **SledgeHammer** » Thu 30 Jun, 2005 16:49

Try this one:

www.imageshack.us

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Thu 07 Jul, 2005 19:20

More mods added:

Chrome side grilles
Front grille chromed
Clear side indicators
Sun strip and "show offs" sticker

And before anyone says it - yes it is being lowered, the springs should be here tomorrow!

Drew Z · Post by **Drew Z** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 02:09

Not Bad Foxy???

I can see a H/top next?????

And BUT!!!!! NOT in CHROME!!

mich · Post by **mich** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 02:33

Sorry Foxy, to each his own, I prefere your original grills and handles.

To me it looks a bit Tarty, just a quite suggestion of Quality is all that is required

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 05:53

I think a hard top would look lovely - just a matter of finding one at the right price - but as you say - defo not in chrome. Think i have enough now.

Am having some new rear lights at the end of the month in red/clear and once its lowered that will be it for exterior mods.

Gonna start on the engine then - so if anyone has any ideas ie what induction kit etc - please let me know

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 06:28

Nice car, bit to much chrome for me though.
I think you need to change all the indicators otherwise you may have an MOT failure on your hands.

Drew Z · Post by **Drew Z** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 11:30

Fixer is Right ?? watch what you are doing??

You Might take the whole Z3 look away......................?

And turn it into a Halfords............. Hot Rod..........??

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 12:00

Fixer wrote:Nice car, bit to much chrome for me though.
I think you need to change all the indicators otherwise you may have an MOT failure on your hands.

What do you mean by changing the indicators?? they are legal - they flash orange!!

Anyway, like i said earlier, i have finished with the bodywork, i just wanted some chrome bits on the outside to make it look a bit different. Ive never been one for keeping a car as standard - its just my own personal preference. Each to their own.

miketheman2k · Post by **miketheman2k** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 12:17

foxy wrote:Each to their own.

Yup, not my cup of tea, but why should it be? Only one thing offends me though, and it starts with lexus and ends in lights.

stu · Post by **stu** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 12:51

Drew Z wrote:Fixer is Right ?? watch what you are doing??

You Might take the whole Z3 look away......................?

And turn it into a Halfords............. Hot Rod..........??

You need to see what Fixer did to his last Z

Search for "spoiler"

Foxy, keep up the good work. More pics please.

Drew Z · Post by **Drew Z** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 16:56

Hi Foxy..!!

Am not saying you cars **** It looks good just Now . But I would not do anymore to it?

Think the guys would agree?? But its your Car, to do what you want with
Go for it Foxy Girl............!!

TonyCal · Post by **TonyCal** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 17:37

It would probably drive like one too with just the front lowered, come to think of it mine did untill it was sorted. Foxy if you take a look at my web site you might notice some similaritys between my previous 1.9 and yours.

By the way i do still have the K&N cone filter, which is not being used and just stitting on a shelf in my garage. It certainly makes the poor 4 pot sound a lot better even if it does not really add to the performance.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 17:53

Its being lowered as we speak, and must admit its looking really nice, not OTT, just neat.

No dont worry guys - there aint gonna be no spoiler going anywhere near my Z thats for sure - ive seen the pictures

Will post up the lowered pictures later on when its all finished.

Got a couple of good shots of just the back done - looks like a dragster!!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 20:55

TonyCal wrote: It would probably drive like one too with just the front lowered, come to think of it mine did untill it was sorted. Foxy if you take a look at my web site you might notice some similaritys between my previous 1.9 and yours.

By the way i do still have the K&N cone filter, which is not being used and just stitting on a shelf in my garage. It certainly makes the poor 4 pot sound a lot better even if it does not really add to the performance.

Just had a look at your website - very informative, got some good tips off there - thank you.

K&N seems easy to fit - was a bit worried about the fitment. Are you getting rid of yours? If so let me know as id certainly take it off your hands

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 21:03

Oh and here is a piccy so far - just the rear done

Bodger · Post by **Bodger** » Fri 08 Jul, 2005 21:11

Foxy looks a bit fishy to me, either that picture is a weird angle or that has caused a lot of negative camber on the rear. Expect to knock tyres out fairly quick.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Sat 09 Jul, 2005 06:24

Its ok, Neil (who is doing the work for me) was sat in the car at the time with the handbrake off and the brakes on - making it look like that.

It doesnt sit like that normally

Just thought it was a funny looking picture for you all.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Sat 09 Jul, 2005 16:39

Well its all finished - lowered 45mm all round.

The handling has changed a lot, seems to stick to the road like glue now - so it cant be all bad!

miketheman2k · Post by **miketheman2k** » Sat 09 Jul, 2005 17:04

Blimey, much lower isnt it! What springs are they and what's the quoted drop figure in mm?

Do you feel the standard dampers can hack being lowered that much?

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Sat 09 Jul, 2005 18:15

They are Jamex springs imported from Germany. Quoted figure is a 40mm drop, but its more like 45mm to be truthful.

It looks low but it isnt really, i think if you get up to 50/60mm then you need to get shorter shocks etc.

My del sol was 100mm drop all round and that was scraping on the bushes! - now that was low!

Bodger · Post by **Bodger** » Sat 09 Jul, 2005 20:54

Hope you are going to treat Neil to a new tool box now he has done that work for you. Judging by the pictures he could certainly do with one. Also look out for speed humps, exhausts don't come cheap.

Drew Z · Post by **Drew Z** » Sat 09 Jul, 2005 23:31

Hi Foxy!!

Sorry Girl NOT my cup of tea!!!!
Hey!! Its your car??? Wonder what your INSURANCE?? Is NOW????

foxy · Post by **foxy** » Sun 10 Jul, 2005 06:39

Poor love was using my tool kit!!

Took him out for a night out last night - but unfortunately Birmingham was evacuated due to four controlled bomb explosions in the City Centre - we got caught up in the middle of it! Oh well.

And as for my Insurance? Its now £1,038 fully comp!! Thats cos of speeding, previous claim, no air bag, chrome alloys and lowered!

Cant complain really, for my del sol third party was £890.