Purchases
Purchased 15.09.18 (previous ordered ones didn't fit well)
(So, tried these instead Z3)
Arrived 20.09.18 & Fitted
Leather Repair Glue Repair Kit for Rips & Tears & Holes No sewing required.
eBay: £3.95 Supplier: theleatherclinic
Purchased: 20.09.18
Arrived: 24.09.18 Used it...
Fits BMW Z3 2.2 EuroBrake Front Disc Brake Pads eBay:
<<< £14.81 Supplier: mr -wiper
Purchased: 27.09.18
Arrived: 01.10.18
FOR BMW Z3 E36/7 2.0 PETROL (1999-2000) FRONT ABS      
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - eBay £11.90 Supplier:cponline15    >>>          
Purchased: 27.09.18
Arrived 29.09.18
BLACK MEMORY FOAM LOWER BACK LUMBAR <<<         POSTURE SUPPORT SEAT CUSHION CAR/HOME/OFFICE
eBay: £11.99
Supplier: passionautouk
Purchased: 30.09.18
Arrived: 03.10.18
BMW Titan Silver 354 paint Touch up brush scratch chip repair eBay: £3.49 Supplier: motoristcentre            >>>
Purchased:26.09.18
Arrived: 29.09.18
1.6m Car Dashboard Sealing Strips Styling Universal For Car Interior Accessories         >>>
eBay:£3.99 Supplier:dandan-linv
Purchased: 30.09.18
Arrived: 09.10.18
Not Needed
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4 x CAR ALARM SYSTEM WARNING  STICKER DECAL - Anti Theft GPS Tracker Window - eBay <<<         £1.96
Supplier: swernmtb

Purchased: 01.10.18
Arrived: 05.10.18 & Fitted
4 BMW Brake Disc Rotor Screws Bolts Stainless Steel 3 5 7 8 Series X3 X5
x2 eBay: £5.06        >>>
Supplier: 7711wolves
Purchased: 03.10.18
Arrived: 05.10.18
Hammerite Hammered Metal Paint 250ml All Colours Available COLOUR- black
eBay: £7.95
<<<      Supplier: superpaintexpress
Purchased: 03.10.18
Arrived: 08.10.18
May get another for a matching pair
BLACK MEMORY FOAM
<<<         LOWER BACK LUMBAR POSTURE SUPPORT SEAT
eBay: £11.99  second purchase
Supplier: passionautouk
Purchased: 16.10.18
Arrived: 20.10.18
Seat Base Unit
eBay: £85.00
Supplier: rkpz32014 free
<<<                 p&p
Purchased: 30.07.18
Arrived: 02.08.18
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Replaced memory Foam - Too much depth
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drill hole
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BMW Z3 Boot Lid 2000 year car
<<<   eBay: £25 plus £25 p&p Supplier: casamolino
Purchased: 01.10.18
Arrived: 08.10.18
Better Quality all round
WD-40 Specialist Fast Release
<<<         Penetrant 250ml
Supplier: Halfords - @x2 £3.99
Purchased:12.10.18
Arrived:12.10.18 via Halfords visit
20 Pcs Chrome Wheel Nut Caps Bolt/Covers for Audi VW Vauxhall
<<<       Bmw Mercedes 17mm eBay: £5.87 free p&p
Seller: mama_love78
Purchased: 06.10.18
Arrived: 10.10.18
SLICK 50 Engine Oil & Manual Gearbox Treatment & Fuel System Injector Cleaner
eBay: £49.99 Supplier:
autospares_direct
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Purchased: 06.10.18
Arrived:10.10.18
 
Decided on: Soft Top Shop
£720 Fitting Inc. Mohair Twilfast with relief pockets - Fitting 6th Nov 2018 - A drive up to Stockport
Purchased: 06.11.18
Arrived: 06.11.18 at Stockport
           
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Fitted: 06.11.18 in Stockport
Additional12V 24V Car Dual USB Chargers Port LED Light Power <<<    Socket for Rocker Switch Panel eBay: @3.59 x2 £7.18
Supplier: twinjoy
Purchased: 18.10.18
Arrived: 20.10.18
BMW Z3 Roadster E36 1995-2003 Front Brake Calipers Pair eBay: £76.95
<<<     Supplier: energizedcustoms2
Purchased: 03.10.18
Arrived: 11.10.18
12V Dual Port USB Charger Socket Car Boat Red LED Voltmeter Rocker Switch Panel eBay: £7.21 Supplier: shengfire                        >>>
Purchased 23.07.18
Arrived: 20.08.18
Inline Fuse Holder Line Glass AGC Safe Waterproof Inline Connector Auto Car eBay:@1.42x 2 £2.84
Supplier: stark_tech
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Purchased: 27.10.18
Arrived:30.10.18
Correct Front Bumper &  door and rear N/S lower panel, re-spray...
£450  13.11.18
Completed : 16.11.18
BMW MINI Tool Bag Kit
71111511643
eBay: £17.50
Supplier: mintechspares
Purchased: 03.11.18
Arrived: 05.11.18
Restocked Tool Tray
Emergency Tactical 12000LM Zoomable T6 LED Flashlight USB Rechargeable Torch Lamp Light UK eBay £6.99                  >>>
Purchased:19.10.18
Fitted: In Glovebox: 29.10.18
BMW E36 3 Series Front Strut Bar Carbon fibre M tec Sport M3 AC Evo Style Z3 RED
<<<           eBay: £47.88
Purchased: 14.11.18
Arrived: 17.11.18 & Fitted
BMW Z3 E36/7 Roadster 1995 - 2002 left passenger side wing mirror glass 270LS
eBay: £4.29 Supplier: highechpl                     >>>
Purchased: 16.11.18
Arrived: 22.11.18
Number Plates: £19.98  with design choice, in my case St Georges Flag with England on the left hand side. Design £2.99
Supplier: Showplates Direct There is obviously a registration <<<      number, however this has been deleted due to privacy.
The plates came with the fixing kit to include:
£2.99   -Sub total: £22.97 Delivery: £4.95 Total: 27.92
Purchased: 11.10.18
Arrived & fitted
BMW Z3 E36/7 Roadster 1995 - 2002 right driver off side wing mirror glass 270RS
eBay: £3.89 Supplier: hightechpl                    >>>
Purchased: 30.09.18
Arrived: 03.10.18 & Fitted
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BMW Z3 Boot Lid 2000 year car
<<<   eBay: £25 plus £25 p&p Supplier: casamolino
Purchased: 01.10.18
Arrived: 08.10.18
Better Quality all round
WD-40 Specialist Fast Release
<<<         Penetrant 250ml
Supplier: Halfords - @x2 £3.99
Purchased:12.10.18
Arrived:12.10.18 via Halfords visit
20 Pcs Chrome Wheel Nut Caps Bolt/Covers for Audi VW Vauxhall
<<<       Bmw Mercedes 17mm eBay: £5.87 free p&p
Seller: mama_love78
Purchased: 06.10.18
Arrived: 10.10.18
SLICK 50 Engine Oil & Manual Gearbox Treatment & Fuel System Injector Cleaner
eBay: £49.99 Supplier:
autospares_direct
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Purchased: 06.10.18
Arrived:10.10.18
 
Decided on: Soft Top Shop
£720 Fitting Inc. Mohair Twilfast with relief pockets - Fitting 6th Nov 2018 - A drive up to Stockport
Purchased: 06.11.18
Arrived: 06.11.18 at Stockport
           
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Fitted: 06.11.18 in Stockport
Additional12V 24V Car Dual USB Chargers Port LED Light Power <<<    Socket for Rocker Switch Panel eBay: @3.59 x2 £7.18
Supplier: twinjoy
Purchased: 18.10.18
Arrived: 20.10.18
BMW Z3 Roadster E36 1995-2003 Front Brake Calipers Pair eBay: £76.95
<<<     Supplier: energizedcustoms2
Purchased: 03.10.18
Arrived: 11.10.18
12V Dual Port USB Charger Socket Car Boat Red LED Voltmeter Rocker Switch Panel eBay: £7.21 Supplier: shengfire                        >>>
Purchased 23.07.18
Arrived: 20.08.18
Inline Fuse Holder Line Glass AGC Safe Waterproof Inline Connector Auto Car eBay:@1.42x 2 £2.84
Supplier: stark_tech
           >>>
Purchased: 27.10.18
Arrived:30.10.18
Correct Front Bumper &  door and rear N/S lower panel, re-spray...
£450  13.11.18
Completed : 16.11.18
BMW MINI Tool Bag Kit
71111511643
eBay: £17.50
Supplier: mintechspares
Purchased: 03.11.18
Arrived: 05.11.18
Restocked Tool Tray
Emergency Tactical 12000LM Zoomable T6 LED Flashlight USB Rechargeable Torch Lamp Light UK eBay £6.99                  >>>
Purchased:19.10.18
Fitted: In Glovebox: 29.10.18
BMW E36 3 Series Front Strut Bar Carbon fibre M tec Sport M3 AC Evo Style Z3 RED
<<<           eBay: £47.88
Purchased: 14.11.18
Arrived: 17.11.18 & Fitted
BMW Z3 E36/7 Roadster 1995 - 2002 left passenger side wing mirror glass 270LS
eBay: £4.29 Supplier: highechpl                     >>>
Purchased: 16.11.18
Arrived: 22.11.18
Number Plates: £19.98  with design choice, in my case St Georges Flag with England on the left hand side. Design £2.99
Supplier: Showplates Direct There is obviously a registration <<<      number, however this has been deleted due to privacy.
The plates came with the fixing kit to include:
£2.99   -Sub total: £22.97 Delivery: £4.95 Total: 27.92
Purchased: 11.10.18
Arrived & fitted
BMW Z3 E36/7 Roadster 1995 - 2002 right driver off side wing mirror glass 270RS
eBay: £3.89 Supplier: hightechpl                    >>>
Purchased: 30.09.18
Arrived: 03.10.18 & Fitted
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BMW Z3 Roadster E36 1995-2003 Front Brake Calipers Pair
BMW Z3 Roadster E36 1995-2003 Front Brake Calipers Pair £76.95
Purchased: 03.10.18
Arrived: 11.10.18 Fitted

Make: BMW
Model: Z3
O.E Number: 34111165029, 34116758113, 34111160351, 34116758114, 34111160352, 34111165030
Brake System: ATE
Size of Piston: 54mm
Important Notes (If applicable): For 286mm Front Brake Discs Only
Direct Replacement
Picture is for reference only and shows a representative image
Brand new & Boxed
Aftermarket High Quality Item, not Genuine

**1Year Warranty**

eBay: £5.79 Supplier: automotofactory
Order: 07.03.19
Arrived: 11.03.19


BMW 3-Series Z3-Series E36 Rear Brake Pad Sensor Wear Wire Cable

BRAKE PAD SENSOR WEAR WIRE CABLE REAR
Manufactured by: HANS PRIES TOPRAN-GERMANY
Manufacturer ref. number: 500 666 755
Wear Warning Contact: Change warn contacts together with the pads
Number of wear indicators: 1 Per Axle
Fitting Position: Rear Axle
Quantity x1
OE/OEM NUMBERS
BMW                   1182533     
BMW                   34351182533
Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor for BMW E46 Z3 E85 E86

eBay: £3.85 Supplier: auto-daddy
Ordered: 07.03.19
Arrived: 11.03.19
eBay: £4.99 Supplier: jrs_automotive
Order: 25.02.19
Arrived: 28.02.19
BMW 3 Series E36 Compact & Z3 Inc M Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor Wire Lead
BMW Z3 E36 (VENTED DISCS) BRAKE CALIPER BLEED NIPPLES SCREWS NIP1002G
eBay: £4.99 Supplier: brakesint
Order: 25.02.19
Arrived: 26.02.19
Veco VA717 PAD1045 MDB1888 Brake Pad Set REar BMW ROVER SAAB MG
eBay: £8.98 Supplier: cujimmyok2010
Order: 20.02.19
Arrived: 22.02.19
4 BMW Brake Disc Rotor Screws Bolts Stainless Steel 3 5 7 8 Series X3 X5
x2 eBay: £5.06        >>>
Supplier: 7711wolves

Purchased: 03.10.18
Arrived: 05.10.18 Fitted
The grooves help deglaze the pad and prevent fade which occurs when the pad and disc gets too hot!
The holes help to keep the discs cool and dissipate heat!
The grooves also help to channel water away from the disc surface!
Stopping distances are reduced!
They add the finishing touch behind alloys!
Longer disc life!
Reduced weight!
No modifications needed to fit! Straight swap for your old standard discs!

BMW Z3 2.2 24v Drilled Grooved Brake Discs Front 00-03

286mm x 21.9mm 5 stud vented front discs
Purchased 13.09.18
Arrived: 19.09.18 Fitted
eBay: £54.99 pair Supplier:  mtec100
GDK Ltd t/a Northern Brake Specialists
MTEC Brakes
eBay: £59.99 pair Supplier:  mtec100
GDK Ltd t/a Northern Brake Specialists
MTEC Brakes
BMW Z3 2.2 24v Drilled Grooved Brake Discs Rear
Purchased: 20.02.19
Arrived: 22.02.19 Fitted
BMW Z3 2.2 24v Drilled Grooved Brake Discs Rear
272mm x 10mm 5 stud solid rear discs
Manufacturer Part Number: MTECP10297
The grooves help deglaze the pad and prevent fade which occurs when the pad and disc gets too hot!
The holes help to keep the discs cool and dissipate heat!
The grooves also help to channel water away from the disc surface!
Stopping distances are reduced!
They add the finishing touch behind alloys!
Longer disc life!
Reduced weight!
BMW Z3 2.2 24v Drilled Grooved Brake Discs Front 00-03
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