Tools
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 X
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 >>>
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 >>>>
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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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 >>>
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 >>>>
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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Note: There will be entries within the diary and workshop to explain some of the purchases, other purchases may be based on cosmetics, spur of the moment requirements and not necessarily vital to the renovation. Some items may be purchase recommendations only; for this particular model of vehicle, however deemed as a good purchase deal within the opinion of the author, only a recommendation based on one's perspective and opinion based on research at the time... this does not guarantee the item has longevity, what does today?
Note: One recommends reading the diary first and then linking to workshop notes to maintain the continuity of the theme...
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T30 T Handle Tamperproof Torx Star Key TRX-Star Keys Premium Security
Purchase Reviews
T30 T Handle Tamperproof Torx Star Key TRX-Star Keys Premium Security
eBay £4.98
Normal Price £11.18
Supplier: TOOLBOX37
Arrived: 28.10.24
Note: Replacement for one missing (see diary Oct 2024)
Description:
This premium T handle has a Tamperproof (Security) Star profile at both ends. Suitable for use with Torx® products.
Manufactured from S2 hardened steel for exceptional strength and durability. Sculpted handle for comfortable grip. Resistant to oil, acidic corrosion, thermal shock and easy to clean.
• Size: T30 Tamper Proof
• Star profile
• S2 hardened steel for exceptional strength and durability
• Sculpted handle for comfort and grip
• Resistant to oil, acidic corrosion and thermal shock
• Precision ground tips for precise fit
Purchased to replace missing tool for the Hard-top roof front bolts BMW Z3
(See diary for the story re- dates: 03.10.24 to 21.10.24 )
• Premium T handle Star / Torx Key
• Size – T30
• Soft grip handle
• Manufactured from CR-v Steel
• Torx / Star bit ends
• Short reach torx bit length (from end of handle) – 20mm
• Long reach torx bit length (from end of handle) – 200mm
Specification
Business seller information
Buffalo Box Ltd
Pontfaen Farm
Pontfaen
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5EN
United Kingdom
Email: sales@toolbox37.co.uk
Cheaper than most advertised
8.9cmm
2cm
9.3cm
(smaller than anticipated)
however does the job
I currently have have this set of Torx keys and they are not really suitable for the purpose of tightening down the hard-top. They have proven too short and they are also awkward especially; when trying to place enough pressure on the bolt.
stock image
T40
Legacy T40 Key >>>
