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Hi Alastair....welcome to the Forum

I would not take any chances especially with steering and take it to a reputable garage who can check it out.

Chances are it's just a bush that's broken up and allowing excess play in the steering.

Keep us updated on the progress

Cheers  Trevor

 Hi Jerry

I would fit NGK plugs but cheap coils are not the best way to go as you may introduce faults with poor quality parts.

Best wait for the good weather then...along with the rest of us  :-(

Cheers  Trevor

Hi Nathan...welcome to the Forum

Seems quick enough...was fixated on watching the fuel gauge dropping on acceleration 

Cheers   Trevor

Hi Fraser...welcome to the Forum

Fine looking car !

Cheers  Trevor

Hi Shane

Sounds like either air or slight blockage in the heater hoses....best bet is to feel the hoses and see if they are cooler than they should be.

Let us know how you get on 

Cheers  Trevor

Not sure that it's not supposed to only go to there...my Z3 stops short of the top of the screen and you have to then pull it down the last bit and secure it.

Not as yet...maybe in the near future though

Probably best to avoid Bio-Fuel at the moment as it has a history of causing issues with engine damage due to excessively high Ethanol content (5% in the UK but 10% in Europe)

They have used it in motorsport for some time now but those engines are designed for it whereas currently I would say the engines weren't designed for running Bio primarily.

Hi Tim...welcome to the Forum

Hope you find the grill covers and pop up a photo of them when you get them

Cheers  Trevor

Hi Kev....welcome to the Forum

Great looking Beemer, enjoy!

Cheers  Trevor

Hi John...welcome to the Forum

Would be great to see some photos of the M3 when you get it

Cheers  Trevor

Hi Rob....welcome to the Forum

That's a fine looking convertible, and in superb condition by the look of it.

Good to have you onboard

Cheers  Trevor

Hi Rob....welcome to the Forum

That's a fine looking convertible, and in superb condition by the look of it.

Good to have you onboard

Cheers  Trevor

Measuring the oxygen can diagnose whether you have a vacuum leak on the inlet / air leak on the exhaust which could be the reason for the O2 sensor going out of range and the fuel trim dropping off due to the O2 sensor reading.

would be worth measuring the exhaust emissions for oxygen content around the cruise speed range to see if there is excess O2 in the readings

It's worth starting at the rear where the fault lies and work back from there.

Also, check for anywhere that water could have entered the electrics, etc and specifically at electrical connections being corroded

Hi Pete....welcome to the Forum

Good to have you onboard.

Cheers   Trevor

Hi Richard...welcome to the Forum

Possibly the Coolant Temperature Sensor at fault....worth checking the live data readings for the sensor as it warms up.

Keep us updated with how your getting on with this

Cheers  Trevor

Hi Daniel...welcome to the Forum

That certainly is a fine looking Bimmer...enjoy it !

Cheers   Trevor

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Hi Jon

Sorry to hear you've had issues only after 11 months of ownership.

It seems like a common fault with a lot of different makes and models nowadays, mainly due to how cars are driven with modern day traffic congestion where first and second gear are the most common gears in use and also the power surges transmitted through the transmission at low gears (harsh acceleration in 1st gear, power on and off).

I'm sure that's not how you drive it but unfortunately, it seems like the majority of younger drivers are that way and you may have inherited any previous abuse that may not be noticeable until some time later.

It seems the attitude of Driving Instructors is that it is 'gears to go and brakes to slow'...an absolutely ridiculous statement and one that leads to harsh acceleration and braking. This also leads to undue strain being applied to the clutch, gearbox and dual mass flywheels.

To summarise my ramblings, it may be a case of biting the bullet and getting another gearbox (reconditioned with modified parts) to rectify the fault. 

If BMW were to maybe supply you a clutch kit as a gesture of good will then that may take the sting out it slightly?

Keep us updated on how you get on with it all

Cheers  Trevor

Glad it all went well...and thanks for letting us know

Hi Gareth

http://www.iceboxauto.com/bmw

They have aftermarket solutions for BMW if you are looking to replace the head unit

Cheers  Trevor

Sounds like an ideal Z3 to own with low mileage and garaged in the winter....fast appreciating classic now.

You could try a battery reset to see if that cures it

Happy New Year to all !