New Derbyshire Member

[Jack Ratt]

Hello @billysally208 welcome to the forum. I was born in Staffordshire too, then they changed it to West Midlands, then I emigrated to Truro.
You'll enjoy your Zed even more when you join in the comradary here in the forum. There's always plenty of ride outs and meets throughout the year.
We're driving up to South Wales next weekend for a drive over Brecon Beacans

 

[Grumps]

It doesn't matter what engine you have, the roof drops, the sun shines, we get out and have a great time! Paul rice on here has a 1.9 and believe me he sticks up with the best of them! In fact he's that good he's tag man on the fast group in a couple of weeks on my cruise! It's not all about speed, it's about enjoying your car and what it brings you. It's opened up a whole new hobby for me and I have some fantastic new mates. Get stuck in and enjoy!

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too
From Bradwell near Great Yarmouth

 

[Mint]

Hi @billysally208, to the forum from the other Mint in Staffordshire. I used to work up at Yarnfield before I retired, not too far from Stone.

 

[Bozzy]

It doesn't matter what engine you have, the roof drops, the sun shines, we get out and have a great time! Paul rice on here has a 1.9 and believe me he sticks up with the best of them! In fact he's that good he's tag man on the fast group in a couple of weeks on my cruise! It's not all about speed, it's about enjoying your car and what it brings you. It's opened up a whole new hobby for me and I have some fantastic new mates. Get stuck in and enjoy!

Well said sir....why can't i think of things like that to say...? 100% agree with your quote. It does open up a whole new hobby,we've had a wicked time since we got our Z in January,i get a buzz from driving it makes me feel alive

 

[Bozzy]

Oh how did I miss that
That's gotta go the //M police will be after you

It is quite discreetly positioned on the right hand side of the boot (trunk if your American) lid. I don't want the 'M' rozzers after me...@BMbabe do you want a new badge for Panther ?

 

[BMBabe]

It is quite discreetly positioned on the right hand side of the boot (trunk if your American) lid. I don't want the 'M' rozzers after me...@BMbabe do you want a new badge for Panther ?

Heehee mines not an //M either

 

[Antm72]

I agree its something about the car that just has that habit of making you smile. Even walking in the garage and seeing her sat there makes me smile as im really happy to own a great car.
Engine size is our own preference but we all share one interest the love for a great car!!!

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[billysally208]

Well - Thank you everyone for the very warm welcome - I have three other cars and belong to a relevant Forum for each, but have never had such a response to my first post - it's great to see some humour on this forum, which seems to be missing on others.
I'm very happy with the car, and as I'm getting on a bit now the 1.9 has everything I need, and with all the fixed speed cameras, Gatso's, and mobile speed camera units about you have to be careful - mine will cruise at 70 all day which suits me (with an occasional blast to wake me up) - it is cheap to run ( £160 to insure), simple to work on, and parts seem to be reasonable and available. I do all my own repairs and servicing and am looking forward to replacing discs and pads and suspension in the near future.
Having said all that - the Z3 is a beautiful looking car and I get as much pleasure looking at it as I do driving it - it's parked up on the drive right outside the lounge window where I can easily see it - in fact I might go out and polish it and then go for a run.
Thanks again,
Alan

 

[Grumps]

Well said sir....why can't i think of things like that to say...? 100% agree with your quote. It does open up a whole new hobby,we've had a wicked time since we got our Z in January,i get a buzz from driving it makes me feel alive

Sir lol!!! You after a new best friend! . You haven't met me yet!

 

[Rha]

Welcome from me in Hertfordshire, enjoy your Z especially in the good weather and don't be put off by the bad weather that's what the hood is for,and be assured most on here will turn out whatever the weather. Rha, Roy.

 

[Bozzy]

Sir lol!!! You after a new best friend! . You haven't met me yet!

I'm sure we'd get along ok,as you're grumpy and i'm Dopey....according to Mrs.B

 

[t-tony]

and i'm Dopey....

So, it looks like I need to find some Dopey shirts now.

Tony.

 

[Bozzy]

So, it looks like I need to find some Dopey shirts now.

Tony.

We need 5 more members @t-tony ....how you fixed ?

 

[t-tony]

Two down five to go....................... I guess I would have to go with Sleepy, because I could sleep for England if it was a sport.

Sneezy; Sleepy; Dopey; Doc; Happy; Bashful; Grumpy;

Tony.

 

[Bozzy]

Two down five to go....................... I guess I would have to go with Sleepy, because I could sleep for England if it was a sport.

Sneezy; Sleepy; Dopey; Doc; Happy; Bashful; Grumpy;

Tony.

I know what you mean Tony,i'm the same,struggle to get up on time every day !

 

[t-tony]

Yeah, and when I get to work it's a bloody struggle staying there.

Tony.

 

[Bozzy]

Yeah, and when I get to work it's a bloody struggle staying there.

Tony.

It pays for the things we enjoy in life though mate. I'm fairly lucky with my job cus most of the time i enjoy it but body tells me i can't do as much as i used to,knee's,back,arms etc all give me jip after a while. Never used to even stop for dinner breaks most days...i certainly do now...several times a day .

 

[Mint]

... but my body tells me i can't do as much as i used to, knee's,back,arms etc all give me jip after a while.

Sounds like your body is telling you it's time you retired @Steven Bostock, come and join our club, there's a few of us here to welcome you.