questions and a stiff accellerator

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     Hello All. I've only recently bought a 2000 Z3 2.0. Love it. Have joined the club and will be doing Donington at the weekend.
Just have a few questions for consideration
1/ If i describe my accellerator as 'damped', does this strike a cord? The response is fine if i push hard enough, but it does take some effort to really balance the revs when changing down. Is this a common problem - or is mine in need of TLC? (34500miles on clock)
2/ I need to find a reputable specialist in Manchester (pref), for minor repairs/ parts. Any suggestions?
3/ If i'm considering making Mods, which prefereably don't effect the insurance, what would be the start?
Thanks in advance. See you Sunday

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trickyb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19-October-2005 Location: North West Status: Offline Points: 2	Topic: questions and a stiff accellerator Posted: 19-October-2005 at 13:22
	Hello All. I've only recently bought a 2000 Z3 2.0. Love it. Have joined the club and will be doing Donington at the weekend. Just have a few questions for consideration 1/ If i describe my accellerator as 'damped', does this strike a cord? The response is fine if i push hard enough, but it does take some effort to really balance the revs when changing down. Is this a common problem - or is mine in need of TLC? (34500miles on clock) 2/ I need to find a reputable specialist in Manchester (pref), for minor repairs/ parts. Any suggestions? 3/ If i'm considering making Mods, which prefereably don't effect the insurance, what would be the start? Thanks in advance. See you Sunday

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Pharaoh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 12-June-2005 Location: cheshire Status: Offline Points: 66	Posted: 20-October-2005 at 12:37
	Hi trickyb welcome to the forum. I can only help with one of the questions you ask Baymow motors Hazel Grove Stockport are a independent specialists very good service at reasonable prices i have just had some work on my car done very pleased with the guys their.
	I had to see it for my-self or i would never have believed it.

kidsinister Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie The revolution will be televised. Joined: 27-May-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 71	Posted: 21-October-2005 at 03:37
	re accelerator, I had the same trouble with mine, and replaced the cable - massive improvement; although mine was 20 years old! Check the throttle body bits first, where the cable meets the mechanism, etc. maybe a touch of WD40 here will cure it.
	Alec J. Wood Tuppence 1985 Alpina C2 2.5

trickyb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19-October-2005 Location: North West Status: Offline Points: 2	Posted: 21-October-2005 at 12:03
	Thanks, Pharoah and Kidsinister. I was beginning to think i was speaking gibberish I've contacted Baymow and have it booked in for next week. I had tried BM TEC in Manchester, but there was no reply to telephone and the doors were shut. Possibly no more! In relation to the accellerator, i tried the magic WD, but it had little effect. It may just be me, as i'm comparing this pedal to that in a 120D, so perhaps the 'lathargic' feeling is normal. I need access to another Z to compare, I think. Cheers Tricky