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 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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Purchase Reviews
4 X 10MM UNIVERSAL SET KIT ALLOY WHEEL SPACERS SHIMS SPACER 4 & 5 STUD FIT
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...
Please use the measurements and diagrams provided to ensure the product is suitable for your specific vehicle & wheels (including OEM) Prior to purchase due to the variations available.
100% brand new and high quality.
Material: Alloy aluminum.
Thickness: 10mm.
Inner Diameter:75mm.
Outer Diameter: 150mm.
Universal Suitable for 4/5 Stud.
Ideal For Stopping Types Rubbing On Body Work.
Function:
Wheel spacers widen your car's wheelbase, improving grip, handling, and precision.
100% brand new and high quality.
Material: Alloy aluminum.
sizes:
1.Thickness: 3mm / 0.118inch,5mm / 0.197inch,8mm / 0.315inch,10mm / 0.394inch
2.Inner Diameter:78mm / 3.07inch
3.Outer Diameter: 150mm / 5.91inch
4.Universal Suitable for 4/5 Stud.
5.Ideal For Stopping Types Rubbing On Body Work.
See November's 2020 Diary entry
Notes on ordering: Some foreign suppliers will use within their adverts ' UK supplier or UK warehouse. Majority of the time this is not the case as it is most likely an office or residence with low overheads based within the UK and the order will still take up to 31 days to get to you, if it gets to you? The order is generated via the selling agent to the office and sent to the country of origin. This is poor business practice and dishonest to British customers and one will also suspect from this, a form of corruption may be in operation.
Another point: read the adverts carefully, some will suggest and show images of sets, it is common to only receive 1 item from the set, or the wrong item that appears within the image, (if dealing with the likes of some Eastern countries - the advert can be misinterpreted or misleading, as different trading laws may be more acceptable and operate within the country in question) - If there is a set mentioned and QTY = 1 usually it means eg. 1 item from a set of eg. 4. This has been the case on websites such as for the likes of 'Wish' and sometimes eBay', Amazon, dealing with foreign businesses. Use Caution as many foreign countries understand by the returning of products can prove as more expensive than the item purchased; as to include initial puchase costs and delivery on top to return. They expect you to not dispute the discrepancy. One ends up with paying twice as much more, epecially on a return as additional costs, taxes and not forgetting your time and effort. (ref: via personal experiences). If in doubt, clarify your order before purchase via the supplier, get it in writing, as you will need this as a form of proof if the transaction is not satisfactory to your expectations. Shop around, one advises to buy British where possible and to always check origin. In some cases it does make sense to pay a higher mark up at times to the UK and it may benefit than relying on a foreign retailer, if registered. UK purchases outlets are more accessible most of the time and one will not have to travel too far to deal with the supplier; if required and we do have Fair Trading practices and laws to protect us as the consumer, well, most of the time....
Budget Buy Spacers
I currently have one 5mm and did not receive the full set - have recently ordered a set of 4 x 10mm - hopefully they will be delivered within the next few days:
eBay Priced £07.09
Supplier: bonnie-s-drinks
Ordered: 05.11.20
Arrived:
Set of 4? - The FULL set of 4 ARRIVED!
Note: If you are placing on new shims, you will most likely require extended bolts, you may also need to buy replacement locking nuts too to replace the original ones!
20x M12 x 1.5 40mm Extended Wheel Spacer Bolts, Tapered Seat, BMW 5 Series (Uk based)
eBay: £ 18.99 (UK)
Supplier: lucidity-motorsport
Warning to purchasing from Eastern Countries.
Don't forget your replacement locking bolts!
eBay: £11.99 Supplier: nbscarparts (UK)
4 X ALLOY WHEEL LOCKING BOLTS EXTENDED FOR BMW MERC M12 X 1.5 40MM NUTS 27.11.20
10mm
This is for 4 x BRAND new LOCKING alloy wheel bolts & Key in Silver.
Keep your wheels secure with these high quality locking bolts.
Made from high quality tensile steel that is zinc plated and will NOT rust!
Fits all standard and aftermarket alloy wheels.
spanner size , 17/19 mm Hex
foreign manufacturer - caution - see notes below
Note: One recommends reading the diary first and then linking to workshop notes to maintain the continuity of the theme...
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