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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-26-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Z4 Roadster (E85) IPod interface problem
Views: 578
Posted By wildag
Newer iPods require an adapter to charge when...

Newer iPods require an adapter to charge when connected to legacy iPod connections. The original iPod used diffent pins to charge than later iPods.

...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-26-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By wildag
Be sure that you need a replacement first. It's...

Be sure that you need a replacement first. It's possible that you'd just need some plastic clips that hold the number and fender together.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-26-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 8
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Hardtop questions
Views: 878
Posted By wildag
There is mounting kit that must be installed on...

There is mounting kit that must be installed on your car. It is basically some brackets that are installed at the top of the B pillars on the door frame (nearest the locks on the door).

There is...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-13-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By wildag
Use this realoem.com page to find the right part...

Use this realoem.com page to find the right part number, based on your interior color: (shwarz is black, grau is grey, beige is the light cream color).
...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-13-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By wildag
realoem.com does show a deflector blade only on...

realoem.com does show a deflector blade only on the drivers side for your car.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BT53&mospid=47799&btnr=61_1601&hg=61&fg=45&hl=1
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-13-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 366
Posted By wildag
Foxy-ni, I agree with your assessment that it's...

Foxy-ni, I agree with your assessment that it's probably fuel pressure related. According to realoem.com, it appears that the euro Z4 2.5i does have an all-in-one fuel filter, pump, and level; which...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-12-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,110
Posted By wildag
Well done. Thanks!

Well done. Thanks!
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-12-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,110
Posted By wildag
Ok, ok... settle down. You're right, I was...

Ok, ok... settle down. You're right, I was incorrect.

My challenge was a friendly challenge. It would benefit everyone on the forum if there was a simple one or two page PDF that explained how to...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-12-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,312
Posted By wildag
All Z3Ms and Z4Ms came with lifetime road side...

All Z3Ms and Z4Ms came with lifetime road side assistance for tire related issues from BMW.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-12-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,110
Posted By wildag
Ahh, I didn't catch that you were changing the...

Ahh, I didn't catch that you were changing the coding in the car. All I saw was a video of you claiming a US build car had the remote top up/down feature.

So yes, if you change the coding on the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-11-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,110
Posted By wildag
Sorry, but you're incorrect. Either your car is...

Sorry, but you're incorrect. Either your car is not a US build, or someone previously added the module without your knowledge. Remote top closing is very specifically not a feature on US build spec...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-22-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,021
Posted By wildag
I bet its something to do with an after market...

I bet its something to do with an after market alarm or auto-starter.

I installed a switch, under the dash of my old '96 Honda Accord, that enabled a custom relay logic circuit that would start...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-08-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 933
Posted By wildag
The BMW discs only work in Windows, and even then...

The BMW discs only work in Windows, and even then some of them only work in Windows XP. Windows 7 and Vista both have an "XP Mode"; google to find out how to use it.

On a mac you'll have to have...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-30-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,071
Posted By wildag
It's going to be very hard to find a buyer during...

It's going to be very hard to find a buyer during the winter in the Chicago area, for a car that most people mistakenly believe can't be driven in the winter.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-29-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,362
Posted By wildag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKvjW1mTP2Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKvjW1mTP2Q
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-19-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,656
Posted By wildag
Not fitting the hardtop to your car's individual...

Not fitting the hardtop to your car's individual shape may cause deep paint scratches, leaking seals, annoying noises, and broken body parts. I'd highly recommend using the appropriate tools. You...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-19-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,929
Posted By wildag
Tire Manufacturers are not kidding when they say...

Tire Manufacturers are not kidding when they say "summer performance tires are not snow rated." Any tire that is rated "summer" and not "all season" or "winter", should never be used in cold...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-15-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By wildag
bmwpartzdirect.com won't ship oil or other...

bmwpartzdirect.com won't ship oil or other chemicals.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-08-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,945
Posted By wildag
Before reading this, I slept better at night...

Before reading this, I slept better at night "knowing" this was only a Z3M problem.


... dangit.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-03-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,567
Posted By wildag
For potential buyers of the lighted wind...

For potential buyers of the lighted wind restrictor, it's important to note that emitting a blue light of any kind from your vehicle is illegal in all 50 states. Blue lights are restricted to law...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-24-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,522
Posted By wildag
1. Probably from a leak between the window and...

1. Probably from a leak between the window and the rubber seal on the top, near the A pillar.
2. Use a rubber restoring product like Gummi-Pfledge. Or adjust the clamp points on top of the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-14-2011, 05:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,125
Posted By wildag
1. It's not uncommon for older iPod adapters to...

1. It's not uncommon for older iPod adapters to have iPod only control modes. You'll need to identify the model of the adapter to determine if and how it can be switched to radio mode.

2. The...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-10-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,360
Posted By wildag
Uhaul's car trailers are cheap and fit the Z3...

Uhaul's car trailers are cheap and fit the Z3 perfectly. I used one from Alabama to DC.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-06-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,125
Posted By wildag
If you have HID lights, then it's probably the...

If you have HID lights, then it's probably the ballast.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-04-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By wildag
haha nice. I sent a reply pm to your payment...

haha nice.

I sent a reply pm to your payment request. Please give me a call (number in pm) if you need.
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