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Looking great! Received my brackets today and can't wait to get started. Do you think it would give a smarter look if you put some aluminium foil behind the reflector, to match the high beam? I see you didn't plug the adjuster back in? The chrome trim needs to make way for the angel eyes, or do you ...

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Try a freezer spray, or one with a penetrating fluid.

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Old set is still fully functioning, but the brackets Skylar made are superior to my own, and I like the Bi-xenon function. Will be upgrading to chrome rings and Osram Xenarc bulbs at the same time. Besides that, i'm planning to make six more sets for the Dutch community. The stage III kit comes comp...

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He posted some pictures on page 5: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1764267&page=5 I did some retrofitting before using TSX projectors, X5 lenses (my pre facelift lenses were glass) and my own fabricated brackets. There is a tiny dot in the middle of the lens that you can us...

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See picture below taken from my own headlight. http://s7.postimage.org/6btbq20zd/foto.jpg This picture is posted on bimmerforums. http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/Sky1z3/DSC_0537.jpg Hope this makes it clear. The lower mount needs to be reinstalled for the height adjuster. Mod Edit: Link to f...

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The only electric adjustment is manual from inside the car, i'm not sure how this differs from the US? Well, I have seen models with this little plug instead of the height adjuster, and the kit simply replaces this plug with a screw. Can't say for sure yet, but it seems you have to install the pivo...

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Do you guys have electric height adjustment the UK? If so, how do you mount it to the bracket? Great piece of kit btw, bought the same ones from Skylar, will you be installing the FX-R's?

Use caution when handling the chrome rings btw, the coating is paperthin, already trashed one of my rings....

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According to the ETK the same swaybar can be found in several e36 cars yes. Standard thickness for the front is 24mm, or 25mm for the ones with M sport suspension. So what you're probably looking for is a 28mm bar like the H&R ones. 15mm on the back btw, 19mm for the H&R version.

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BTW, it doesn't come cheap like most parts from BMW, around 85 pounds.

This is how it looks like, note the ending of the long strip at the lower connector. It's wound up like a spool inside the plastic housing.

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If it's coming from directly under your steering wheel, and can be best discribed as a grinding noise i guess, it's most likely the slipring inside. It's basicly a long strip of plastic that winds and unwinds when you turn the wheel. It dries out and causes friction between the layers, leading to sq...

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No and no, just sell them to me for double the money! :wink: Adding more bar in front or back will affect the handling in different ways, even more so when your Z is lowered. In "theory", using a thicker bar in the rear will result in more oversteer, something that is not recommended for m...

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Was your friend's one of the newer 2.8s? Not sure, but BMW lists both plugs, even for the older models: http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/Z3/Roadster/Europe/Z3_2.8-M52/LHD/N/1996/july/browse/engine_electrical_system/ignition_coil_spark_plug/ It's essentially the same plug, but provides a better spa...

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These engines seem to be very picky when it comes to spark plugs. I know a guy who fitted the standard BKR6EK on his 2.8, which caused a rough running engine, BKR6EQUP cured the problem.

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What car are we talking about, cause i don't believe the Z3 is fitted with a SAC.

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This is a great mod for the experienced DIYer. Although not easy to do and far from plug and play, I'm happy with the end result. It gives the car a new fresh look, and a nice beam pattern. If u don't like to chop up the internals of your original headlights, the ebay ones are a great alternative. T...

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Put your nails behind the backend of the lightcap, push it towards the numberplate while lifting the back simultaneously, and it should pop right off.

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Fitted the Michelins today. First thing I noticed was that the sidewalls felt alot stiffer, there's no movement in them whatsoever. Went for a short trip around the block, and didn't need a lot of road to feel the (positive) change in steering response. Michelin obviously had to make some compromise...

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Those Hartge wheels look so hot on the Z1!!!

V8 transplant (LS1?) sounds good.

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Thanks Dario, very helpful input.

Running the 9" M wheels in the back. Here's a picture of the GY F1's fitted:

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I can still exchange them at this point. Don't get me wrong, I don't think the GY's are bad or anything, the ride quality increased dramaticly. But instead of following my instinct, I bought the ones that got the highest scores in all the magazines, and from what I've read on different forums. Most ...

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Ordering a set of michelin PS2's, screw those GY's. :lol: Could I have your opinion on the following: I can choose between 245 and 255 in the back. Will 255 have any effect on handling? (steering wise, not grip) It seems Falken (452) makes 245 35 17 tires. Anyone on here who 's running lower profile...

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500, 1000 miles???? Why if i may ask? I heared it takes about 100 miles to rub the protection off. Ok, my new tires (GY F1 asymmetric) arrived today, fitted, balanced and aligned. Same story as Siwilson, took it easy the first miles so no reports on the grip yet. Previous tires were Michelin Pilot S...

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Thanks for the pics, it's only 5mm per side so i'm not surprised the difference is "that" big.

Bit the bullet and went for the Good Years, a bit of wet traction cant hurt in a country where it rains most of the time.

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I'm still doubting between Goodyear asymmetrics, or michelin PS2s.

According to the tests, the GY is a the best all rounder (wet and dry), and the michelin dry road king.

Too bad GY don't have 255's for the back.

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Found this cool website where people can leave comments and rate their tire.

http://www.tyretest.com/pkw_sommerreifen/index.html

Remember, the lower the number, the better the score.

Falken 452 does really well.

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umnitza wrote: However, we modify the light housing to accept it.

Accept what? D2S bulbs or rebased H1 bulbs?

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There is only one (chinese) manufacturer of these lights, so it doesn't matter where u get them from, all the same.
Nobody knows the exact going rates for these lights yet, so sellers try to make a quick buck out of them. That explains the big difference in pricing.

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DIY on a 3 series:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... %2B+clutch

Get the bushings from UUC

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Ok then, i'll ask around. What would be the estimated shipping costs?

Edit: Do you need a deposit, or is this more like a feeler?

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Seems like a good deal!! Are these RHD only, there might be some interest on the Dutch forum if LHD versions are available.

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I wouldn't even bother, as the same problems will rise again after a few months. The doug whalen bushings kick ass.

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Damn, looks like a total write off. :shock: :( Good luck with repairs. Hope this helps http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4620/22827644bg3.png http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2275/54928011ix4.png http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9370/18640928dt3.png http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5214/15031893x...

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Projectors and HID are two different things. HID (high intensity discharge) refers to the bulb being used, standard cars come with halogen bulbs. As u can see on the photo I posted, projectors (left) give a better cut-off line, which blocks out any glare, that could blind uncoming traffic. This is w...

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The lights are produced in HongKong, and unlike the ProjectorZ headlights, these are plug and play. They DO make a RHD version. See: http://lumenauto.trustpass.alibaba.com/product/100284555/Compatible_BMW_Z3_Projector_Headlight_With_Angel_Eyes.html About the ProjectorZ (discontinued), they were noth...

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Quite a few people on the German forum already installed these lights. I know of two people on the Dutch forum who bought them, and waiting for them to arrive. They come in black and chrome, some pics in random order: Black http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/305/img76551vp9.jpg black steelgrey atlanta...

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What was his reason for leaving you Negative feedback? Gazza I can't read german - any takers?, tried translation site but didn't make sense. Warum melden Sie sich nicht zwecks Klärung? So ist es schade! Seller: highclasstrader ( 57724) 28-Sep-07 16:37 Reply by 9129keith (03-Oct-07 06:11): Product ...

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Nice price, and they make a great addition to any Z.

What browser do you use gary/Bim?

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MMM, worked fine yesterday.

http://www.sanituning.de/

Just click ONLINE-SHOP --> M-Spiegel --> Z3M-Spiegel

Only works with IE explorer btw...

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Straight swap, 280 pounds without shipping:

http://www.sanituning.de/catalog/produc ... 98c5f01b33

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Possible, but the costs depend on the type of engine.

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So who's joylove?

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O.....M....G.... Mind if I place this on the Dutch forum? I'm sure they'll love it just as much. :lol: New Red Carpets/mats - Cost £200 Are these with golden stitching? Diamond cut stainless steel custom made Stone guards - Cost £200 LoL LoL LoL to call this car a headturner would be an understateme...

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---- > http://www.mz3.net/articles/228.html <---- read this

The dealer has retrofit kits which includes everything u need.

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Take a look here icarus:

http://www.z3power.net/Nfong_CrackFrame.html

And for more info/pics:
http://www.thelargeglass.com/bmw/subframe/

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How do you get the inner lenses off to get the angel eyes behind them? Instead of removing the front, you remove the back. I baked multiple headlights, it's NOT a big deal, really.... http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/9280/50516479mr4.jpg http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8545/52828829ct3.jpg

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as I was not able to order it from BMW

Don't have it, or can't find it? Partnumber: 82 11 1 466 958
My dealer had them in stock.

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Don't put the roof down in the next 24 hours. The adhesive used must first dry. Bumps in the screen could be a normal effect, although I never fitted a new window myself. Wait a day or two and see if they disappear, if not, give BMW a call.

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If u're still looking for Hamann lights, here's a guy that sells replicas:

http://www.erwinmettlach.de/Double%20Reflector.html

http://www.erwinmettlach.de/Double%20Reflector%202.html

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