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Hello everyone many thanks for the welcome - here she is
Ok
door handle rubbers - on order
aerial grommit - delivered (this weekend job)
Aerial arrived - dont know if I can get thread of old aerial out of the boot unit ? - any thoughts well received ?
rear wheel hubcentric spacers 20mm - because I think they just look better slightly wider in arches
(do I place some sort of anti corrosion paste between wheel and spacer and then spacer and wheel?)
Rear tyres can I get a less "flabby profile" of 225s ? or can i fit a narrower tyre ?
door handle rubbers - on order
aerial grommit - delivered (this weekend job)
Aerial arrived - dont know if I can get thread of old aerial out of the boot unit ? - any thoughts well received ?
rear wheel hubcentric spacers 20mm - because I think they just look better slightly wider in arches
(do I place some sort of anti corrosion paste between wheel and spacer and then spacer and wheel?)
Rear tyres can I get a less "flabby profile" of 225s ? or can i fit a narrower tyre ?
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- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
to the forum from Gloucestershire..
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No I wouldn't, you shouldn't put anything between two machined parts that need to be absolutely true, just some on the hub flange that sits inside the wheel center.
Many thanks a clean and bolt spacers on and away we go
I always apply copper grease on the hub before fitting the hubcentric spacers. You may need to remove them at some point to change brake discs and if they get stuck it's very easy to break the thin centre which the wheel sits on. Two differing opinions, your choice
Tony.
many thanks I did see this on line and sounds good advice
ok tried to replace aerial today
disaster
removed base unit and the top has been snapped off !
previous owner left aerial in boot now see ball type end is still attached to aerial !
plus lost my new grommet in wing !
so anyone got a base unit please ??
disaster
removed base unit and the top has been snapped off !
previous owner left aerial in boot now see ball type end is still attached to aerial !
plus lost my new grommet in wing !
so anyone got a base unit please ??
Welcome from Canton Ohio USA
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Welcome to the forum from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey..............................Frankie
Welcome from a fellow 2.0 owner from South Devon 
Hello all many thanks for all the hello from everyone and everywhere! Truly amazing
Work up date
Aerial base and grommet changes
( thanks to spurs fan )
Sent me base aerial and big grommet and an aerial too ! Big thanks
Dash odometer bulbs changes
Door handle gaskets changed
So far so good
Work up date
Aerial base and grommet changes
( thanks to spurs fan )
Sent me base aerial and big grommet and an aerial too ! Big thanks
Dash odometer bulbs changes
Door handle gaskets changed
So far so good
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I know it may be obvious but you do know that you have to put your foot on the brake for the roof to work ? I had a dealer make that mistake
Yep I have tried all things so off to a specialist I think
Belated hello and welcome from me. You seem to be making steady progress through your list of jobs.
A couple of questions you asked early on. Change gearbox oil? Yes and diff. oil. The BMW "for life" did not anticipate it being 20 years on and still going strong. Plenty of posts on here regarding correct oil specification to use, or get in touch with Opie oils for their recommendation. Also rear beam bushes replace? Again - Yes! Due to the age of our cars most of the rubber parts have deteriorated, so check all of the rubber bushes on your suspension (www.realoem.com is really useful). Have a look at the Zshed posts also to get an understanding of what is involved. Then there is the question of whether to polybush or not?
Welcome to the world of Z3 and empty wallet syndrome. We can always find ways to spend your money......by the way if you are doing bushesyou might as well look at suspension dampers, mounts and springs.
Enjoy!!
A couple of questions you asked early on. Change gearbox oil? Yes and diff. oil. The BMW "for life" did not anticipate it being 20 years on and still going strong. Plenty of posts on here regarding correct oil specification to use, or get in touch with Opie oils for their recommendation. Also rear beam bushes replace? Again - Yes! Due to the age of our cars most of the rubber parts have deteriorated, so check all of the rubber bushes on your suspension (www.realoem.com is really useful). Have a look at the Zshed posts also to get an understanding of what is involved. Then there is the question of whether to polybush or not?
Welcome to the world of Z3 and empty wallet syndrome. We can always find ways to spend your money......by the way if you are doing bushesyou might as well look at suspension dampers, mounts and springs.
Enjoy!!
many thanks will be getting gear box oil changed.
tried everything I can on roof.
checked wiring loom in boot a few cracked wires which I have covered with tape for now but nothing obviously broken that I can see all cables exposed from loom of doom and look good and flexible
followed the method of open and closed and it doesnt work
probably now need assistance - I get nothing no noises or obvious sounds
micro switch sounds and feels ok
so unknown fault
checked fuse all looks ok
stumped
tried everything I can on roof.
checked wiring loom in boot a few cracked wires which I have covered with tape for now but nothing obviously broken that I can see all cables exposed from loom of doom and look good and flexible
followed the method of open and closed and it doesnt work
probably now need assistance - I get nothing no noises or obvious sounds
micro switch sounds and feels ok
so unknown fault
checked fuse all looks ok
stumped