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    2003 3.0i SE Manual- Maldives blue & Hyd steering.

    Advertising for sale my 2003 (53) Z4 manual in Maldives Blue. 82k miles with only 3 owners , myself for the last 3.5 yrs and 20k miles. I bought it as a 3 month summer car after a Chimaera, and kind of got hooked on it!. I know the later Si model has 30 more horses, but I truly don't think...
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    Replacement brake parts - recommendations

    My Z4 lives off road in the winter , but before it gets back out I need to do the brakes really, pads are well worn and the rear discs in particular are looking a little poorly! Looking for good quality discs n pad suggestions that won’t rust within a month and neither “brake” the bank...
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    Hydraulic steering write up.

    Thought I would write up my install on Hydraulic steering conversion for anyone else attempting. I'll try and add some photos once home. I gathered an 330 E46 purple tag rack, reservoir, pump, belt , cooler and pipes , and eventually tracked down a Z4M intermediate shaft (between column and...
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    Hydraulic steering conversion problem

    Hi, Fitted an e46 purple tag rack and Z4M intermediate shaft to my E85 today, but I am left with the steering wheel off by about 100 degrees, I has centred the rack, and the wheel , but the column to intermediate shaft key way was quarter turn out. Hydraulics all working and electric motor...
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    Road bike.

    Any decent road bikes for sale? Looking for 56/58 frame, I’m 5’11 and 15 stone, so nothing featherweight or fragile. Just thought I’d ask . Cheers
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    Looking for Steering coupling (Z4M)

    Does anyone know of any sites other than the usual suspects, where I might source BMW part number 32-30-7-836-809, the steering coupling required when installing hydraulic PAS to E85 non Z? Buying new is last resort as it is a lot of money in relation to the cars value, and the hope was to keep...
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    Z4M Steering coupling knuckle

    Hi, I am undertaking a conversion to hydraulic steering on my E85 and wonder if anyone has , (or can point me to a German site or similar), the required steering coupling shaft (BMW part number 32-30-7-836-809.) Thanks in advance, might be a long shot but if you don't ask, you will never...
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    Steering Column Change - DIY ?

    HI, I have a 2003 3.0i Z4 and have the sticky steering issue. I have adjusted the motor to column eccentric ring a number of times, and it helps undoubtedly, but the problem always returns to some degree . I have checked the bushes, and all appear as new, and the fact I have stopped and...
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    Uniroyal Rainsport 3's

    Just thought I'd post a quick comment . I was convinced my Z4 purchased last year had knackered dampers or top mounts at the rear, so bad was the ride and skittish the handling on less than ideal surfaces . However, neither showed signs of failure, but I did see the back tyres needed changed...
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    Wanted- Cruise Stalk and ZHP Gear Knob?

    As per title, I'm looking for cruise control column stalk and ZHP knob for my 53 plate Z4 3.0. Just on the off chance someone is P/Xing or has either lying in a drawer awaiting some cash money.. Thanks Iain
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    Gearbox oil recommendation?

    I'm going to remove CDV, but the gear change is a little notchy also on my early Z4 3.0. Is there any oil recommended to smooth the change...? Cheers in advance, Iain,
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    Which Carly interface?

    Looking to get the Carly interface for codes and so forth. Anyone got recommendation for which Apple interface is reliable and best value, or are the cheap ones not worth the hassle ? Thanks in advance . Iain
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    New owner....

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    Wanted- e85 wind deflector.

    Hi, just bought e85, and would like a wind deflector for it. Ideally the clip on one with fixings, but what is available? Cheers. Iain.
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