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[Adrian Greene]

Hi. I am a new member to the forum. I have one of the older z3 models a black 1997 1.9 . I have had it about 2 years but as I am now semi retired hopefully come the spring I will have more time to devote to it.
I have the following questions if someone could reply I would be very grateful.
1 is there a Bmw club in Birmingham or West Midlands
2.does anyone know of a classic car insurer that will insure the car at a reasonable price
3. Has anyone had any problems with their wing mirrors dropping off ! Drivers side in my case. I either need to know where I can get one or does anyone know who repairs them
I love the car it just needs some tlc !

Adrian

 

[Shelly]

Welcome to the forum Adrian
I'm sure some people will come along soon and answer your questions
We're got members from all over the world on here
Good luck with your Z
I'm sure you will find the answers you are looking for

 

[TaffZee]

Welcome Adrian green, in answer to your question regarding mirrors, yes they are a known issue with the Zeds, the alloy becomes brittle and seizes at the base any attemp to then move the mirror and it snaps like a carrot, two ways to fix it- buy second hand mirror but these can go for £120, or get the repair kit from Ebay:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Outside-Mirror-Driverside-repair-kit-with-Socket-Top-/161561051760?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model:Z3&hash=item259dca0270

The repair Kit is an easy fix, just open your mirror casing up remove the gubbins and replace with the new mirror part, and replace your old casing. I would recommend going for the repair Kit as buying second hand you never know the condition of the part is in and you could be in the same position again, but with the repair kit it will last a lifetime. I have recently done mine using this repair kit so if you need any further info let me know.

PS: With the repair kit You can re use your old colour coded base plate and casing on the mirror, provided it is in good condition, this will stop you having to get the part painted. Or they will pre paint the base plate for you.

Jim

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello from Cornwall

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome Adrian,

So many questions and so few pictures (hint, hint) Seriously though, there isn't a specific Birmigham BMW club I can think of off the top of my head. We tend to run plenty of meets during the year within easy reach of most people here.

We have a couple of insurers on here you could try - Chris Knott & Prestige. You can find their details at the bottom of the main forum list.

TaffZee has you covered for the wing mirrors, although there are a couple of write ups in the Articles section on how to take them apart and reassemble the units.

Cheers, Gary

 

[t-tony]

Hi Adrian and welcome from me too near Lincoln. I insure with BeWiser and I find they're very reasonable for insuring a 3rd car.

Tony.

 

[jonco]

- Adrian hope you enjoy it on here.
TaffZee has already given you good information on wing mirrors - wish I had known about that when mine failed.
If you are of a certain age, then try Saga for insurance - they came out best for me.

 

[Topperz]

Hi and welcome from just up the road in Derbyshire....enjoy ya zed....I'm 55 and insure with Adrian flux on classic car insurance.....

 

[roadvoyager1]

Hi Adrian,

I insure through Classicline Insurance, They recognise the Z3 as a "classic" and offer a range of options for limited mileage, recovery and foreign travel plus track use if of interest. I found their cost to be good for the overall package thatsuited me. They are in Hinckley, Leicestershire.

BMW Car Club GB have a Central Region which will include your area.. Membership details here: https://zroadster.org/threads/bmwcc-new-membership-offer.417/

 

[Ashbandicoot]

Welcome to the forum from Leamington!

The replacement that TaffZee linked on eBay is a great product, I bought them pre-painted. Contact the seller, Udo directly at info@spiegel-z3.de (quote zroadster.org for a 10% discount) I paid around £85 per mirror with the base painted incl postage.

Cheers

Ash

 

[metalmickey]

Hi Adrian
Welcome from me in Walton on Thames.
I am currently insuring my 1999 Z3.1.9 through Chris Knott for £180, fully comp with one other named driver.
They give a very good service and also find the best price.
Saga are also very competitive for the older driver.
Good Luck

MM

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[POG]

Hello and welcome from Portsmouth...

 

[bonzo]

Welcome Adrian. Try the comparison websites, I got the cheapest quote from there.

Cheers, Bonzo and Z3lda

 

[zedonist]

Welcome to the M44 Massive Adrian @GazHyde honours please. pictures please, and a lot of 1.9 knowledge resides on this site

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome to the M44 Massive Adrian @GazHyde honours please

Whoops, almost missed one

 

[Mint]

Hi Adrian, from me too in Staffordshire. I'm with a Churchill and get a discount for insuring two cars and pay £156 for the Zed.

 

[Zedcarz]

An M44 Massive welcome from the Steel City Got 2 beemers both insured with hastings direct , multi car policy

 

[oldcarman]

Welcome from cold Canada where the temps this weekend will be -40c to-50c with wind chill factored in. Enjoy the site it's full of knowledge and craziness. JIM

 

[BMBabe]

@Adrian Greene a BIG Welcome to you Please try Manning UK my Zed £220 including UK Track days