First Z3

[scoobydont]

Hi Folks, switched for a 72 Beetle to a Z3 Well here she blows Z3 2.8, loving it so far (does anyone recognize the alloys?, I cant seem to find them any where).

Here is (was) the Beetle, had it for 6 years, missing it already but hay ho

 

[Grumps]

Welcome aboard from Mansfield from another 2.8 owner. Lovely looking zed you got there. I don't recognise the wheels but really suit the car and those ///M gills look superb! Nice beetle by the way.

 

[Gail]

Welcome

 

[scoobydont]

Thanks folks, got a few little niggles to try and fix so will delve into the technical forum for a read

I am in Central Scotland. I noticed the post about the Bridge of Allan car show, I had the car with me although in the car park (only picked it up the night before). It's certainly a cracking show, loads of variety. Looked at the Z3's that were there, very nice.

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi there and welcome from another Scottish zed owner . Where abouts are you I'm just south of ayr .
Ask @GazHyde to induct you into Scottish zeds

 

[scoobydont]

Just outside Stirling.

 

[t-tony]

Hi there and welcome from me too near Lincoln.

Tony.

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome on board

 

[Stevo7682]

Just outside Stirling.

Yep that's pretty much central Scotland. When you get a chance have a look at forthcoming events Scottish run at the end of august

 

[scoobydont]

Will do, thanks.

 

[Low Rider]

To Zroadster.org from Worcestershire

 

[Dino D]

Lovely Z, looks very familiar, I think it may have belonged to someone on zroadster.net who bought the M side gills from me some years back.

Very nice wheels - they look a very good replica of the Rondell wheels that were fitted as an option on e39 5 series. At least I think they are replicas as I've not seen them with a split rim and fully polished lip like yours.

 

[Dino D]

Nice beetle. I had a 79 Vespa sprayed in a similair colour (Mayan yellow or gold) was a colour from the then new Audi A3.

 

[FRANKIE]

Hi Folks, switched for a 72 Beetle to a Z3 Well here she blows Z3 2.8, loving it so far (does anyone recognize the alloys?, I cant seem to find them any where).

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Here is (was) the Beetle, had it for 6 years, missing it already but hay ho

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Welcome to the forum from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Frankie

 

[Mrs Mint]

from Staffordshire - enjoy 

 

[scoobydont]

Nice beetle. I had a 79 Vespa sprayed in a similair colour (Mayan yellow or gold) was a colour from the then new Audi A3.

It's a Nissan color, 'sunset orange', found on the 350Z (and Micra, lol).

 

[scoobydont]

Lovely Z, looks very familiar, I think it may have belonged to someone on zroadster.net who bought the M side gills from me some years back.

Very nice wheels - they look a very good replica of the Rondell wheels that were fitted as an option on e39 5 series. At least I think they are replicas as I've not seen them with a split rim and fully polished lip like yours.

The wheels have me confused a little. There is a bolt missing from the center where the 2 spokes meet. All the split rims I have looked at have bolts all the way round.

 

[oldcarman]

Welcome from Canada! JIM

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[mktommo]

Welcome to the forum @scoobydont - I think that's just about the best username I've heard in ages.. Very nice Z3 but lovely Beetle too - letting such a beauty go must've hurt.

BTW - No idea on the wheels but they add to the look of the car for sure........