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[Patso]

Hello to ya all, I am new to this forum but am interested in the brand and future advice and ideas going forward.
I have a BMW Z3 2.2 roadster. And we have owned it from new June 2001. It’s the most reliable car we have had.
However, one or two things are starting to crop up.
The soft top leaks around the side Windows in heavy rain, the rear plastic window is creased and the seals and fixing beading etc starting to look a bit scruffy. Is there a recommended repair or replacement company in Hampshire/Dorset? What sort of price is a full replacement?
The rear boot gas struts have failed.
The handle on drivers side is awkward sometimes to open and no and again the power windows don’t always work smoothly.
It goes in for a MOT next week so we will see if anything else is iffy!

All advice and suggestions are appreciated

regards

Patso

 

[Nodzed]

If you use the search you will find answers to all these questions, that said here's a start

• Boot struts can be found at SGS, just bought some, better than ebay cheapies but not cheap, and I would recommend the metal ends rather than the plastic ones. SGS Z3 Boot Struts
• Gummi Pflege the window seals, it may help OR the windows may need adjusting via the bolt on the underside of the door to bring them tighter into the seals
• Rear window crease I would say a replacement or live with it (others may have a solution)
• Window beading - never seen a successful or pretty repair thus far. (see above)
• Silicon spray on the window runners will vastly improve window operation (don't use WD40 or such like)
• Can't help ref the handle ..sorry.

 

[jonco]

from another Red Zed.
With regard to rubber seals have they been treated in all your years of ownership? Try this or similar https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextzett-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber
NodZed beat me to it while I was looking up link!

 

[Patso]

Many thank guys for the prompt advice, a bit quick I must say. I’ll have a go at it asap.

 

[AntStark]

For a replacement roof there are 2 preferred options for most on here 1) Jack Smith in Swansea’s

Jack R. Smith Motor Trimmers | Swansea

Jack R. Smith Motor Trimmers, Swansea, United Kingdom. 2,723 likes · 5 talking about this · 51 were here. Specialists in vehicle upholstery, including car seat repair and soft top (convertible) roofs.

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Cheap (£400 ish) , good quality, long waiting list
2) http://soft-tops.co.uk/index.php/Soft-tops-co-uk soft tops in Croydon. Bit more expensive but closer. (£700 ish)

 

[Patso]

For a replacement roof there are 2 preferred options for most on here 1) Jack Smith in Swansea’s

Jack R. Smith Motor Trimmers | Swansea

Jack R. Smith Motor Trimmers, Swansea, United Kingdom. 2,723 likes · 5 talking about this · 51 were here. Specialists in vehicle upholstery, including car seat repair and soft top (convertible) roofs.

www.facebook.com

Cheap (£400 ish) , good quality, long waiting list
2) http://soft-tops.co.uk/index.php/Soft-tops-co-uk soft tops in Croydon. Bit more expensive but closer. (£700 ish)

Thanks for the info regarding the replacement soft top.

 

[colb]

Welcome aboard, as the others have already said Jack Smith at Swansea for a replacement roof but has a waiting list. Probably a night away if you use him, it only takes a day so you can explore Swansea whilst its fitted. As @Nodzed says most of your answers to your questions already on here if you do a search. Tip update your User details to show your location and model of Zed including year, it assists us when answering your posts since we are Worldwide and you may have other members close by if you ever need a hand.

 

[Shelly]

 

[Patso]

Thanks already dealing with with SGS
So hopefully get struts sorted this week. Also ordered all the Gummi and silicone to assist the side window and will check the adjustable screw and see if that works.
I live in The New Forest, Hampshire and the car is a 2001 Z3 2.2 roadster, so any one near it would be great to chat. I also have a 2006 Range Rover Vogue but having massive hassles with air suspension and lots of other hassles. Would love to offload it !

 

[jonco]

.......... will check the adjustable screw and see if that works.

Suggest you carry out other tasks/checks before making alignment adjustments.
Also look at this:

BMW Z3 - A Pillar Leak Repair

Some of you were so kind as to help me with a leak problem at the A*****ar seal on my 2001 Roadster. The possibility was raised that the rubber had shrunken and needed to be restored with Gummi-Phlege (sp?) or something similar. I did that, with...

zroadster.org

 

[Nodzed]

Thanks already dealing with with SGS
So hopefully get struts sorted this week. Also ordered all the Gummi and silicone to assist the side window and will check the adjustable screw and see if that works.
I live in The New Forest, Hampshire and the car is a 2001 Z3 2.2 roadster, so any one near it would be great to chat. I also have a 2006 Range Rover Vogue but having massive hassles with air suspension and lots of other hassles. Would love to offload it !

You are not far from Zedshed HQ so it's worth making contact with them, they are always up for a chat on the their thread.

ZedShed HQ

#ZedShed HQ organisation forum. Access granted as and when required. If you can't see anything here, you don't have access ;^)

zroadster.org

 

[Mint]

Hi Patso and to the forum from me too in Stafford. Another very happy 2.2 owner

 

[t-tony]

Hi and welcome from me too near Lincoln.

Tony.

 

[hard top]

to the Forum.

 

[Kai]

Hello to ya all, I am new to this forum but am interested in the brand and future advice and ideas going forward.
I have a BMW Z3 2.2 roadster. And we have owned it from new June 2001. It’s the most reliable car we have had.
However, one or two things are starting to crop up.
The soft top leaks around the side Windows in heavy rain, the rear plastic window is creased and the seals and fixing beading etc starting to look a bit scruffy. Is there a recommended repair or replacement company in Hampshire/Dorset? What sort of price is a full replacement?
The rear boot gas struts have failed.
The handle on drivers side is awkward sometimes to open and no and again the power windows don’t always work smoothly.
It goes in for a MOT next week so we will see if anything else is iffy!

All advice and suggestions are appreciated

regards

Patso

I have booked my Z3 with Jack. R. Smith and the earliest app was on the 6th of August wow. They are very busy! Could anyone just clarify for me as well they only do the material change and all of the seals rubbers etc must be done before hand correct?

Thanks!

 

[colb]

Yes he just replaces the hood and a fine job he makes.

 

[Kai]

Yes he just replaces the hood and a fine job he makes.

Ok, so I need to makes sure all the seals and mechanical parts and done before my app in August.

 

[colb]

What needs doing, I always treat my rubber seals with Gumipledge rubber conditioner at least twice a year, it plumps them up for good sealing

Gummi Pflege Rubber Protection For Door Seals And Windows | MicksGarage

Gummi Pflege Rubber Protection for Door Seals and Windows

www.micksgarage.com

 

[Nodzed]

You don't need to replace the rubbers / seals if they are OK

 

[Kai]

What needs doing, I always treat my rubber seals with Gumipledge rubber conditioner at least twice a year, it plumps them up for good sealing

Gummi Pflege Rubber Protection For Door Seals And Windows | MicksGarage

Gummi Pflege Rubber Protection for Door Seals and Windows

www.micksgarage.com

I will still need to asses but things does not look right nor tight there with strange cable coming from underneath the roof on the drivers side. I will do some pictures and post here.