The Z3 Bug!

[Bozzy]

There's an ad on ebay offering a new rear window supplied and fitted for £220 within 50 miles of Nottingham so i mite get some info from them to see if it sounds ok as some say that certain after market ones are better than oem

 

[andyglym]

There's a thread on here (sorry can't remember where it is) for a place in Coventry that do it and for a tad cheaper if memory serves. And they drop you off at the local museum by all accounts. Good feedback on the job to.

 

[Bozzy]

Sounds like a very good service and Coventry isn't too far from me. I'l try to find that thread. Thanks.

 

[Jonno Bee]

Fine effort Andy. Looks a great car and as you say you have some great zed roads around the lakes.

Cheers,

Jonno

 

[andyglym]

Fine effort Andy. Looks a great car and as you say you have some great zed roads around the lakes.

Cheers,

Jonno

Cheers Jonno. Love it!

 

[Salty sea dog]

After much effort at convincing the C-in-C that I "needed" a mid life crisis car at the ripe old age of 49 I finally won the battle! Trawling the Internet I kept angling towards the Z3 because of its handsome and brutish looks. That was it, Z3 it was to be then, but which one with so many to choose from? I came across this lovely lady and was smitten.
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Spotted in Wigan some two hours south I went for a viewing, despite a few minor issues the combination of colour, interior and wheels made her the one. Great drive home in my new to me 98 2.8 Roadster, so much torque!. What was first? Inspection 2 at the local BMW garage just to make sure as despite a comprehensive service history she'd not had much done for a couple of years.

1. Front flexible brake pipes (MOT advisory)
2. Brake fluid change
3. Power steering flush
4. Coolant flush
5. New horn as a tad weak
6. New Bridgestone front tyres (legal but no good for me)
7. New rear exhaust bracket ( ripped off going over the cattle grid where I live!)
8. Powder coated all 4 alloys (alloys ok but starting to bubble in a few places)
9. Drivers side chrome "Roadster" strip remounted with creases taken out, ish.
10. BMW dust caps
11. BMW chrome cigarette lighter (missing)
12. Roof cleaned and re-proofed with Auto Glym
13. Roof cover (ebay)

What's to do?

1. Respray as paintwork is ok but stone chips and swirls on all panels
2. Seat bushes (purchased and ready to go, just plucking up the courage!)
3. Front right fog light. Works fine but interior is a little corroded.
4. Spare wheel, rotten as a rotten thing!
5. Rear window. Water tight but marked and creased. No amount of cleaning will get it sorted!

Mods;
1. 18" alloys ( not sure what type)
2. Alpine single shot CD player with ipod

Other than that, all is dandy and I'm getting there mostly inspired by the guys and girls on here. Don't get me wrong, no engine rebuilds for me, change the pads and discs is about my limit!

Oh, these cars are so infectious! The smiles per gallon are great!

I'll feed back with pics post respray.

Andy

Handsome !!

 

[andyglym]

Handsome !!

That could be read so many ways. Me, Bella or "hang on, there's a bloke here that thinks his car is handsome"

 

[Jack Ratt]

Down in Cornwall blokes are addressed as "Me bird" or "Me handsome"

Ladies are "Maids" and kids are "Tackers"

 

[andyglym]

Down in Cornwall blokes are addressed as "Me bird" or "Me handsome"

Ladies are "Maids" and kids are "Tackers"

Got ya. Cheers

 

[Jack Ratt]

Also, "Handsome" means good or great!! just like "wicked" or "sick" in teenage speak

 

[andyglym]

Also, "Handsome" means good or great!! just like "wicked" or "sick" in teenage speak

Now you've said it, a colluege of mine from Cornwall says that. Doh

 

[Brian4]

There's a thread on here (sorry can't remember where it is) for a place in Coventry that do it and for a tad cheaper if memory serves. And they drop you off at the local museum by all accounts. Good feedback on the job to.

Hi @Steven Bostock and @Andy McDonnell this is the guy in question. http://www.softtops.org.uk/ he did mine and this is the posting you are thinking of.

@Applied Thought had the new screen and ours was done 2 years ago. but i can't find my thread.

Here's the pic after fitting and roof cleaned.

 

[andyglym]

Hi @Steven Bostock and @Andy McDonnell this is the guy in question. http://www.softtops.org.uk/ he did mine and this is the posting you are thinking of.

@Applied Thought had the new screen and ours was done 2 years ago. but i can't find my thread.

Here's the pic after fitting and roof cleaned.

Bang on and many thanks

 

[Antm72]

Ive used the guy in coventry for the rear screen on my previous Zed. As said they make a nice job at a good price....

 

[Bozzy]

Thank you for that,Has the rear window fairer ok since you had it fitted ?

 

[Bozzy]

That was meant to say faired,..had a long day

 

[Applied Thought]

Hi @Steven Bostock and @Andy McDonnell this is the guy in question. http://www.softtops.org.uk/ he did mine and this is the posting you are thinking of.

@Applied Thought had the new screen and ours was done 2 years ago. but i can't find my thread.

Here's the pic after fitting and roof cleaned.

The chaps name is Tony and I would highly recommend him. Cost for the window was £140 which was a bargain and is good quality. He did mine on a Saturday as I don't really get free time during the week.

 

[Bozzy]

That's really cheap was that supplied and fitted ?

The chaps name is Tony and I would highly recommend him. Cost for the window was £140 which was a bargain and is good quality. He did mine on a Saturday as I don't really get free time during the week.

 

[Applied Thought]

That's really cheap was that supplied and fitted ?

He's been doing it for a long time and has a good reputation to. I spoke with him about using products to refresh the roof and he told me not to use any as they wreck the roof. He also showed me a roof that had previously been done and I saw first hand how they wreck it. He steam cleaned my roof and it looks great. It's worth asking him to do it for you. There is a charge but, you'll be pleased.

 

[Applied Thought]

And yes, supplied and fitted.