Help! I have issues...

[zedonist]

For peace of mind, you are just a beginner at this, so not too far gone, possibly you still have a chance for full recovery...but I doubt it...so words of wisdom to help you, as it will get darker before the dawn...create an eBay and pay pal account just for the Z3 purchases, have purchass delivered to either your parents house or work, I recommend work, as your parents will crack under pressure.

You now need to create a hobby, that gives you time away in order to fit your purchases, or be outlandish and creative about the need to make replacements / upgrades on the basis the car will be scrap if you don't do them, or you have a serious safety issue if you don't.

Just don't draw attention to the modifications / changes if they cannot be seen, they will then go unnoticed. For the rest of the time just lie through your teeth, or discuss the number of clothes purchases she has in the wardrobe still with tags on...

I hope this helps with your curse...

 

[Brian4]

I've got a few bits lying about waiting for the weather to improve to fit. Brake hoses, roll bar bushes, fuel filter, oil change, caliper pistons and seals.

 

[littlefeller]

just send me all your money then you wont be able to afford to keep buying stuff, i will have a go instead.

 

[DirtyDog]

@Mnbrennan - Im sure @BMBabe would be happy for her fellow Aylesbury zed owner to come over and clear all that nasty stuff cluttering up the place. I have a nice area to store that Simota induction kit..

 

[Lee]

@Mnbrennan chuck them in the boot and come stay for a weekend

 

[Mnbrennan]

@Mnbrennan chuck them in the boot and come stay for a weekend

Well then...

 

[t-tony]

Well then...

And if that doesn't work Martin you could always try the old hangover cure by having "A hair of the dog" and go spend some more, they (the ladies, that is) call it retail Therapy after all.

Tony.

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

Oh dear, Oh dear, Oh dear, another poor soul who thought he was happy being a male chauvinist pig, has been caught and hung out to dry. There is now no hope for MnBrennan, he'll just have to knuckle under, just like the rest of us poor lost souls who thought we could lead a future life just as we please!!!

Mike

 

[Rha]

I can't stop buying car bits.... Here are a few bits I've bought over the past 3 months...

Shift bushing kit, bought on eBay for £80!!! Apparently cost over £200 with import...

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Z3M Coupe boot hatch bought from eBay for cheap (thanks @Low Rider)!!

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Boot handle (I now have 3 including the one on my car) !!

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Simota induction kit..

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I've also bought belts and tensioners.

And I bought a rear wiper motor and arm (I now have 2 of these including the hatch)

Does anyone know a good counsellor?

Yep, ME!!!!!!!
If your intending doing your belts /tensioners and need the fan holding tool give us a ring.
Roy.

 

[Zeti]

Well @Mnbrennan what could be wrong in having spare parts parts for your car, at a bargain price? That's brings you comfort and @zedonist is completely right, in the worst case you can sale it with some profit! I always bought the horse shoe prior to the horse and I never failed! And don't forget "all good things come in three" and "an wise man builts a sledge in summer and a chariot in winter"! And of course " always be prepared "! And all with the sacrifice of a small storing place...

 

[t-tony]

Wise words indeed Dan.

Tony.

 

[FRANKIE]

Well @Mnbrennan what could be wrong in having spare parts parts for your car, at a bargain price? That's brings you comfort and @zedonist is completely right, in the worst case you can sale it with some profit! I always bought the horse shoe prior to the horse and I never failed! And don't forget "all good things come in three" and "an wise man builts a sledge in summer and a chariot in winter"! And of course " always be prepared "! And all with the sacrifice of a small storing place...

Zeti's quote: "And don't forget........................... "an wise man builts a sledge in summer and a chariot in winter"

And that was just a few years ago. So nice to have a Z now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FRANKIE]

I can't stop buying car bits.... Here are a few bits I've bought over the past 3 months...

Shift bushing kit, bought on eBay for £80!!! Apparently cost over £200 with import...

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Z3M Coupe boot hatch bought from eBay for cheap (thanks @Low Rider)!!

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Boot handle (I now have 3 including the one on my car) !!

View attachment 26723

Simota induction kit..

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I've also bought belts and tensioners.

And I bought a rear wiper motor and arm (I now have 2 of these including the hatch)

Does anyone know a good counsellor?

Martin's quote: "Boot handle (I now have 3 including the one on my car) !! "

I know that these were purchased for the times you have to teach a tailgater a lesson..............Frankie

 

[FRANKIE]

Heehee Brian we are actually in separate rooms

@BMBabe's quote: "Heehee Brian we are actually in separate rooms."

One of the hallmarks of a married couple................ Frankie

 

[Dino D]

Good thing with the coupe is you have plenty of space to store the stuff:
I mean just look at how big the dog is that lives in this one:

 

[t-tony]

My old Labrador was that size and he fitted into the boot of a Chrysler Alpine with no problem. Only issue Sam had with it was when I switched on the rear windscreen wiper, and felt a need to duck so it didn't hit him!!

Tony.

 

[oldcarman]

For peace of mind, you are just a beginner at this, so not too far gone, possibly you still have a chance for full recovery...but I doubt it...so words of wisdom to help you, as it will get darker before the dawn...create an eBay and pay pal account just for the Z3 purchases, have purchass delivered to either your parents house or work, I recommend work, as your parents will crack under pressure.

You now need to create a hobby, that gives you time away in order to fit your purchases, or be outlandish and creative about the need to make replacements / upgrades on the basis the car will be scrap if you don't do them, or you have a serious safety issue if you don't.

Just don't draw attention to the modifications / changes if they cannot be seen, they will then go unnoticed. For the rest of the time just lie through your teeth, or discuss the number of clothes purchases she has in the wardrobe still with tags on...

I hope this helps with your curse...

No Martin don't ever bring her purchases into this!! You won't survive!!! JIM

 

[hard top]

@zedonist, is that what you call yourself when you are working abroad?

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

A wise man buys lots of spares for his Zed, he then stores them in a cupboard neatly so he knows where everything is. An even wiser woman, then rearranges the cupboard, now the wise man cannot find anything without asking the wise woman where it is.
Moral to story, if you've got your stuff stored in a cupboard. Lock it up so that no one can get into it and spoil your system.

Mike

 

[Shelly]

A wise man buys lots of spares for his Zed, he then stores them in a cupboard neatly so he knows where everything is. An even wiser woman, then rearranges the cupboard, now the wise man cannot find anything without asking the wise woman where it is.
Moral to story, if you've got your stuff stored in a cupboard. Lock it up so that no one can get into it and spoil your system.

Mike

But .........
The items should be put away properly
Then us ladies wouldn't have to interfere