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Hi .... welcome to the Club

I would advise replacing the battery or at least having the battery monitoring system reset to learn the new voltage once it has been fully charged

Hi.....welcome to the Club

Are the battery terminals tight?

Also has the battery been coded in for the new voltage readings?

Both of the above would give similar symptoms to what you are describing

On 3/13/2021 at 11:49 PM, loulou2204 said:

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On 3/2/2021 at 6:31 AM, neile39 said:

I attended a similar event for Jaguar owners a few years ago and it was a really good day out. Thank you for posting - one for the diary (hopefully).

Hopefully see you there?

Hi.....welcome to the Club

That's a fine looking Bimmer....I'm sure there will be plenty of members offering advice on how to improve it, not that it needs much by the look of it

Good to have you onboard!

Thanks Richard, will go searching for it on Netflix 🙂

I'm sure it won't snow here but certainly feels cold enough

I didn't know they replaced Vanos Seals on Wheeler Dealers ..... what model BMW was it they were working on?

If only I had the money and the space.....and the time!

What a great project for someone...especially with it having a 2.8 engine 

Not sure but think you may need to code them in for current supply if it wasn't originally there

🙂  would need to get all the parts in and maybe would get it sorted in a weekend (fingers crossed)

2 hours ago, Greydog said:

Just a weekends work Trevor 🤣And who knows if lockdown lifts you may be allowed to drive her 😂

 

Certainly cannot wait to go for a long drive out.....not really worried where I go as long as its a long one 🙂

Winter's over and perfect weather to bring the Z3 out of hibernation 🙂
Going to set about various jobs that have been waiting for some time now

Rear Coil Springs
Stainless Exhaust (cat back)
Some paintwork
Vanos Seals
Brake Upgrade
Steering Bushes

Should keep me busy until lockdown is over !

I know that there are companies like Forge that supply different lengths and bore sizes but you would have to use connectors to create the bends and that can look a bit ugly but effective nonetheless.

https://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/Silicon_Hoses/Straight_Hose_500mm.html

Not sure I would trust many adverts saying 'win this...' but have given BOTB a couple of tries recently to win a watch or a Harley Davidson for around £1.50 - £2.00.

Well I suppose its unlikely I'll win either but for that small amount I thought I'd give it a go as someone has to win it 

So who's up for this one later in the year?

https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-bmw/

Hi Neil

Welcome to the Forum

You certainly had a great history of car ownership, some lovely machines in there.

Our very own Greydog also has a pretty impressive historical list of previously owned iron

Good to have you onboard

Hi Chris

Welcome to the Forum

Sorry to hear you've had some serious issues with your X5.

Hope you get it sorted or part it out whichever is more appropriate

Hi Samantha....welcome to the Forum

I believe it has a festoon bulb fitted in the boot (will check on my Z3 later) and here are some from Halfords

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/bulbs/239-white-led-car-bulb-halfords-essentials-twin-pack-723639.html

They also sell a brighter version but not sure you need that much light in the boot though 🙂

Happy New Year to you Dave and all Bimmer Owners Club members 🙂
Let's hope this year will be as normal as possible and we can resume our lives in happiness and good health.

Cheers,  Trevor

Alldalights  my thoughts also.
Definitely interested in a stainless sports exhaust mainly for the weight saving (original is a huge weight compared to the thinner stainless steel).

Saw a company on eBay which looked good quality and price 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Custom-Build-Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-Cat-Back-BZ301/162638054054?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW|Model%3AZ3&hash=item25ddfbc2a6:g:gXYAAOSwgyxWXc9n

You can even choose the design and sound of the system as they build it for you there and then for £280 for a Cat back system.

Will probably go there once lockdown is all over next year and at least that will be a good start.

After that, was thinking a few bushes but too many as can stiffen up the suspension a little too hard for everyday road use.

Hi Dave and thanks for the festive message.

Hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas also, and here's to a much improved year to come 🙂

Thanks also for all the hard work you have put into keeping the Club running so smoothly over the past year.

Have a good one!    Trevor

2 hours ago, Greydog said:

If my old brain hasn't failed me there is also a temperature sensor in the bottom hose. You could possibly tap into that to control your fan. Check fan rotation just in case your fan is pushing hot air from the engine onto the rad not pulling cool air through.

Very good point Dave....that would definitely explain it.

Also, think there is a bleed point (bolt) on the water pump to bleed the air out?  

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nice model....plenty of detail in it

Hi MIkey44

I think this has been an issue with many DashCam manufacturers and it is only a matter of time before SD cards are outdated and other memory storage media is replacing it.