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by amancuso
Thu 04 Jun, 2020 13:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Electrical trouble shooting guide on line
Replies: 3
Views: 2059

Re: BMW Electrical trouble shooting guide on line

Just FYI there are different versions of the electrical diagrams out there. I could only find North American spec ones, but needed a UK/EU version because I was retrofitting rear fog lamps into my NA spec Z3. Once I was able to located them, I wired them up as per factory.
by amancuso
Thu 04 Jun, 2020 13:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Original Build Data
Replies: 35
Views: 37293

Re: Original Build Data

The VIN decoder is wrong on mine. It says automatic, but it's actually a manual.
That's probably because I swapped it myself. :lol:

It's also wrong on the interior color code, but that's again because I swapped it myself.

:squeeze:


-Al.
by amancuso
Thu 05 Mar, 2015 03:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Roadster 1 owner from new !!NO PREVIOUS OWNERS!! For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1274

Re: Z3 Roadster 1 owner from new !!NO PREVIOUS OWNERS!! For

Hi, what kind of wind deflector do you have? Would consider selling it independent of the car?
by amancuso
Tue 27 Jan, 2015 13:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hello - newbie!
Replies: 12
Views: 1918

Re: Hello - newbie!

Very nice! :)
by amancuso
Tue 27 Jan, 2015 00:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel
Replies: 47
Views: 12716

Re: Steering wheel

I'm thinking about getting one of Royal's wheels. Only issue is the cost of sending my original wheel to the UK! Might just have him keep the deposit. It would be cheaper! :D
by amancuso
Thu 22 Jan, 2015 16:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2001 Z3 2.2 Sport Roadster for sale
Replies: 18
Views: 4019

Re: 2001 Z3 2.2 Sport Roadster for sale

It really all depends on how those scant miles were accumulated. In June of 2013 I bought a 2000 Z3 2.3 with just a tad over 20K miles. At that point the car was 13 years old. I've not had any problems with gaskets or seals, though I did change some hoses and belts for peace of mind. It's been a gre...
by amancuso
Wed 21 Jan, 2015 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off
Replies: 7
Views: 1893

Re: Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off

Is this attached to the roof or to the headlining? I don't have a lined roof in mine and can't see anything like that on the inside of the rood. I wonder if it might be something on the back of the headlining to keep it from getting damp? Cheers R. It's on the backside of the headliner. Mine is gon...
by amancuso
Wed 21 Jan, 2015 16:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411199

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

I bought a manual transmission set up.
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by amancuso
Wed 21 Jan, 2015 16:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some SORN Porn…..
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

Re: Some SORN Porn…..

I too have the C-TEK it's a great battery tender. Just got my Zed back from the shop. Auto --> Manual conversion done and dusted. LOVE IT! Just waiting on a leather boot with attaching ring to arrive from Germany.

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by amancuso
Wed 21 Jan, 2015 12:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off
Replies: 7
Views: 1893

Re: Z3 roof inner plastic tearing off

Do you have a picture from inside? http://imageshack.com/a/img661/4269/79cFeH.jpg I think it is a plastic layer that covers all the roof between the canvas and the interior trim. That's exactly what it is. Mine started shredding itself, so I just peeled it all off/out. I have no idea why it's there...
by amancuso
Thu 08 Jan, 2015 16:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54
Replies: 86
Views: 21947

Re: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54

motco wrote:Al, I see now what you are after! Sorry, I have no idea about that part. :?
No worries. I'll post info on my findings. :)

*update: There is no bridging cable on my 4/00 build Z3 2.3 Just so you all know.
by amancuso
Thu 08 Jan, 2015 13:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54
Replies: 86
Views: 21947

Re: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54

If it is an M54 engine as mine is (Very late 2002 2.2 Sport) then it is a fully 'fly-by-wire' throttle. This needs only a steering column switch assembly and an interface module. The switch assembly connects to one side of the interface module, and the other side of the module connects with the, fr...
by amancuso
Thu 08 Jan, 2015 01:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54
Replies: 86
Views: 21947

Re: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54

Ok, good luck! After a bit of dismantling - removing the EWS module and untying some sticky fabric tape and a cable tie from the loom, the plug was revealed on top of the loom. All fitted and working perfectly now, I'm pleased to say. Thanks to all who helped. :cheers I had previously decided again...
by amancuso
Sat 30 Aug, 2014 02:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Photo request silver on black/beige leather
Replies: 6
Views: 957

Re: Photo request silver on black/beige leather

Here are the pics:
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by amancuso
Thu 28 Aug, 2014 14:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got her home alongside my z4!
Replies: 7
Views: 1658

Re: Got her home alongside my z4!

Sweet!!
by amancuso
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 11:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Photo request silver on black/beige leather
Replies: 6
Views: 957

Re: Photo request silver on black/beige leather

Thanks Southernboy. I have 2 Z3, one has all black interior, the other has all beige. I recently picked up some beige sport seats for one of the cars, and since my original beige seats are in such mint condition, I am selling them to a friend of mine with an all black interior. Thing is his car is S...
by amancuso
Tue 26 Aug, 2014 16:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What RPM at 70mph?
Replies: 25
Views: 6566

Re: What RPM at 70mph?

I have the 2.5L engine with a 4spd automatic. At 70 MPH RPMs are at 2850. at 80 MPH they are nearer 3400 RPMs.
by amancuso
Tue 26 Aug, 2014 00:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lowest mileage Z3?
Replies: 33
Views: 6908

Re: Lowest mileage Z3?

Z3s seem to sell for a lot more here in the US. '96 1.9s with 120-140k miles are still selling for $5000-$6000 regularly here. My Dakar Z with 63,000 miles was purchased in Sept '08 for $12,500. My Topaz Z with 19.950 miles was purchased in June 2013 for $10,500.
by amancuso
Mon 25 Aug, 2014 23:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Photo request silver on black/beige leather
Replies: 6
Views: 957

Photo request silver on black/beige leather

Hi guys,
Wondering if anyone has pics of a silver Z3 with black interior and beige leather.

Thanks in advance!
Al.
by amancuso
Sat 28 Dec, 2013 13:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 ownership - 3 weeks in
Replies: 2
Views: 675

Re: Z3 ownership - 3 weeks in

Nice! Your 31.4 imperial gallons = 26.1 US gallons slightly better than my 25 on my 2.3 auto.
by amancuso
Wed 18 Dec, 2013 18:50
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Brennan's z3 journal
Replies: 25
Views: 7127

Re: Brennan's z3 journal

mnbrennan wrote:Must admit I like the tab against the blue. Sometimes I think mine is too blue!

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
Thanks!

Davejue1 I'm sure it'll look great when you get it back.
by amancuso
Wed 18 Dec, 2013 16:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Si's Z3
Replies: 18
Views: 4213

Re: Si's Z3

Very nice, very glossy... Love the original Z-stars on that car. They look in very good shape.
by amancuso
Wed 18 Dec, 2013 15:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Brennan's z3 journal
Replies: 25
Views: 7127

Re: Brennan's z3 journal

Looks great! The 16" 42's look the part. I have the 55's you previously had but mine are still glossy in perfect shape. Mine only has 25,000 miles on it and is also a 2000 year production. Mine has beige top and interior however. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/amancuso/TopaZ3/null_zpsc2f...
by amancuso
Wed 18 Dec, 2013 14:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bertini GT25 - new Z3 body change kitcar
Replies: 191
Views: 46350

Re: Bertini Falco - new Z3 body change kitcar

Yep. The back is straight. :-) must just be the angle. Here is a Bertini GT25 article in the news section from the November issue of KITCAR magazine. http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc485/aaecherry/null_zps71168b1d.jpg Nice work, however the article writer's not too kind to our beloved Z3's cal...
by amancuso
Wed 18 Dec, 2013 12:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Offset wheels
Replies: 10
Views: 2605

Re: Offset wheels

While the 17" wheels 'only' have an offset of 41 mm, remember that when compared to the standard 16" wheels, the front wheels are an inch wider, and the rears an additional inch and a half on their rim width, which makes all the difference when fitted inside the wider rear wings. Mike, ye...
by amancuso
Wed 18 Dec, 2013 02:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New 2.2i Owner
Replies: 20
Views: 1839

Re: New 2.2i Owner

Looks fantastic... Welcome, from a 2.3 owner across the Atlantic!
by amancuso
Wed 18 Dec, 2013 02:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Offset wheels
Replies: 10
Views: 2605

Re: Offset wheels

The offset of the 16" wheels are ridiculous at ET46. The 17" wheels aren't any better at ET41. On mine, I have installed 15mm spacers to fill the negative space. It really makes quite a difference. The spacers are hub centric and require longer bolts, which the spacers came with. There are...
by amancuso
Wed 18 Dec, 2013 02:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What have you bought your z3 for Christmas
Replies: 10
Views: 1620

Re: What have you bought your z3 for Christmas

Well, I bought a CD43 head unit to replace the crappy aftermarket unit the previous owner installed in it.
by amancuso
Wed 28 Aug, 2013 02:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mileage ?
Replies: 24
Views: 3444

Re: Mileage ?

2000 2.3 Dakar Yellow 128,000 miles
2000 2.3 Topaz Blue 22,800 miles
:D
by amancuso
Wed 14 Aug, 2013 23:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is this warning light bad news?
Replies: 26
Views: 6916

Re: Is this warning light bad news?

Nothing much to add here, except "LAMBADA sensor??"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8mz9uOvFQA
by amancuso
Wed 31 Jul, 2013 00:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Assisting the purchase of my first Z3
Replies: 15
Views: 2129

Re: Assisting the purchase of my first Z3

What a beauty! Enjoy.
by amancuso
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 17:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Assisting the purchase of my first Z3
Replies: 15
Views: 2129

Re: Assisting the purchase of my first Z3

Hi Mark,

The lower grill is painted body color on the 3.0i cars, on the others it should be black. Rear quarter panels or "arches" are bolt on-off affairs. Best of luck! :D
by amancuso
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 13:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 wheels in the USA
Replies: 1
Views: 925

Re: Z3 wheels in the USA

Can someone tell me which ones came standard on UK spec cars?
by amancuso
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 11:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Topless driving conditions forecast
Replies: 46
Views: 4533

Re: Topless driving conditions forecast

Today's forecasted high is 36ºC same as yesterday. Too hot really to do anything outside, especially with all the humidity. On days like this the Z is relegated to evening cruises when the sun is setting and temps cool down to a manageable 28º-30º. So for the next 4 days the commute will be the MINI...
by amancuso
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 11:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Identify wheels?
Replies: 6
Views: 1154

Re: Identify wheels?

Alan W wrote:This is an interesting resourse that I came accross:

http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/
Alan, that's a great resource, however, it doesn't note which wheels were original factory equipment. It only tells which wheels were manufactured to spec to fit a Z3, including accessory catalog wheels.
by amancuso
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 02:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 wheels in the USA
Replies: 1
Views: 925

Z3 wheels in the USA

Just a novelty thread for you guys across the ocean. These are the stock wheels that were sold on Z3's in the USA. Style 35 (Z-Star) http://i.imgur.com/TqpRh0U.jpg 1996-1999 Z3 1.9, 2.3. 16x7 ET46 19.1LB Style 18 http://i.imgur.com/Ud6xE7K.jpg 1997-1999 Z3 2.8 16x7 ET46 20.5LB 1997-1999 Z3 2.8 17x7....
by amancuso
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 01:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Identify wheels?
Replies: 6
Views: 1154

Re: Identify wheels?

We never got those wheels here in the USA. Frank.A what all is "individual" on your Z3?
by amancuso
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 14:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mint Green Z3 1999
Replies: 6
Views: 2107

Re: Mint Green Z3 1999

Very nice! A good shop should be very capable of mixing the correct color and blending it.
by amancuso
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 02:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Instrument Cluster indicators?
Replies: 14
Views: 1653

Re: Instrument Cluster indicators?

As you have probably determined, the correct position is next to the front fogs and it should be an orangey-yellow colour like this: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/images/kb/fog_rear.jpg Pingu replaced his entire cluster recently, but I'm not sure what he did with his old one. I am intrigued that y...
by amancuso
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 02:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A slightly different central locking problem?
Replies: 3
Views: 722

Re: A slightly different central locking problem?

Is it possible for the actuator to be broken, but central locking still work? In a friend's Z the when pushing the lock pin down on the passenger door will lock both doors, and the same for unlocking by the door handle. However when unlocking using the key in the driver's door or locking using the p...
by amancuso
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 02:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.
Replies: 84
Views: 4665

Re: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.

hi and welcome!
by amancuso
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 17:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Instrument Cluster indicators?
Replies: 14
Views: 1653

Re: Instrument Cluster indicators?

I don't see that the spot is on. Perhaps there is no bulb in the cluster??? It is an orange image pointing right. The USA cluster doesn't have that slot, because US cars don't have rear fogs. Amancuso has retrofitted rear fogs to the car. If you look at the first photo, that is the cluster being he...
by amancuso
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 14:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Instrument Cluster indicators?
Replies: 14
Views: 1653

Re: Instrument Cluster indicators?

BonBon wrote:I thought rear fogs were standard in all models - the light in the cluster should be immediately to the right of the front fogs.
:shrug
Rear fogs were not available in North America for some reason, and as such the clusters weren't spec'd for them. You can see the spot is blank in my first pic. :(
by amancuso
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 12:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Instrument Cluster indicators?
Replies: 14
Views: 1653

Instrument Cluster indicators?

Hello all! I've completed the project of installing rear fog lamps on my 2000 Z3 2.3. The only issue I have now is that my instrument cluster does not have a "film" for the rear fog light indicator. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/amancuso/A6DBD4BD-D798-4EDD-A94B-D5D543D03FE1-9233-00...
by amancuso
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 12:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice little job for the weekend...
Replies: 21
Views: 1602

Re: Nice little job for the weekend...

Glad to see you got the job done!
by amancuso
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 03:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice little job for the weekend...
Replies: 21
Views: 1602

Re: Nice little job for the weekend...

yes, I did it with the seats in the car. I did have to stretch the it a bit to get the cover off over the top of the seat due to the wire connections underneath.
by amancuso
Fri 19 Apr, 2013 15:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice little job for the weekend...
Replies: 21
Views: 1602

Re: Nice little job for the weekend...

ZedAintDead wrote:Standard seats in mine so thanks for the tip! :thumb:
You're welcome! Here's a photo showing the cover removed, you can see the small areas where a little bit of the foam came off with the cover.
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by amancuso
Fri 19 Apr, 2013 14:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice little job for the weekend...
Replies: 21
Views: 1602

Re: Nice little job for the weekend...

Do you have sport seats or standard? If standard the covers are glued to the foam. Nothing a little gentle pulling can't help.
by amancuso
Thu 18 Apr, 2013 22:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel question
Replies: 21
Views: 1752

Re: Steering wheel question

Looks great!
by amancuso
Thu 18 Apr, 2013 22:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Remote roof closure
Replies: 17
Views: 2371

Re: Z3 Remote roof closure

WHAT?!?! no window blanket in use? :D Very nice though, I can see how that would be useful in the UK :)