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Ok, good luck!

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I am currently trying to fit the kit to my M54 2.2 but cannot locate the white three pin plug that connects to the interface module. Can anyone help please? :( It should be the. Probably folded and fastened somewhere behind the column. It took me really long time to find it too when I was doing min...

Z3C

This is absolutely normal and yes, the new pads do require a bit of running in time during which they might also bind a little bit. You only need to begin to be worried when your brakes are smoking after a normal drive to work. When racing this is normal too

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The problem could be related to the battery terminals even though they are all tight. I had this problem ones with my first car and the symptoms were very much what you describe. If I'm right, its very easy & cheap to fix so you should try this before doing anything else. :wink: You need to remo...

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I’ve seen this piece when I was doing my alarm system a year ago. The “rubber opening” is one end of a Y-type rubber hose that you can see from underneath the bonnet. There is an electronics box in the rear right corner of the engine compartment. The rubber hose is connected to this electronic box f...

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Yeah, you are correct of course. I guess I'll just have to see how hard these camber plates are...

Thanks for the input.

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I just got my self some camber plates for the front and looking at the design, its quite striking how rigit the upper shock fixation is. It's a typical 'metal to metal' design and it looks like it's going to be very uncomfortable and noisy. :? So it got me thinking if I could add a bushing "lay...

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This is quite common on all modern cars. The ABS/ESP system is not "taught" to recognize a situation when the car is stuck in snow. So when you're spinning the wheels excessively with traction control on, the systen eventually starts to assume that its faulty and shuts down completely. It ...

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Can anyone recommend a caster/camber adjustmet set for a Z3 Coupe (non M). The idea is to add neg.camber and a bit more caster for better response. I drive mostly on regular roads and I have a KW var1 coilovers. There certainly is a lot of choice but witch one is best for my use? :shrug Here are a f...

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Zedbedee wrote: I will see what happens over the next few hundred miles when the seals are supposed to ‘bed in’ and the real improvements are seen.

Any notable improvements/changes with the new vanos seals yet?

Z3C

If anyone feels depressed because of this top gear episode, I suggest you have a look at an older top gear episode from the time when the zedi was current

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q5SVHpN_CU

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Thanks thanks.

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Took a ride in my z coupe the other day and made some photos. It sure is a great time of the year for cruising the small roads 8-) http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g363/akotlair/Z3C%20summer%202012/2012-06-21-114.jpg http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g363/akotlair/Z3C%20summer%202012/2012-06-21...

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What a beautiful car! The price seems like it includes "compensation for emotional distress" - the owner doesn't really want to give up his toy! I like the similarly prised Cobra better though. :thumb: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3112999.htm more speciality for pound more class for po...

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How much weight saving is there to be gained with the seat swap?

PS: If you want more thighs support in your Z3, you can raise the front of the seat with the use of extra long nuts.
Weight saving is another story though...

Z3C

Hello,

Thanks for the nice guide earthwormjim! One question though, did you deactivated the seat belt pyrotechnic tensioner when removing the seats?
(see TIS instructions: http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/01/82/81 )
Also did you have the battery connected while working?

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Still no help? Anyone ? :?: How about this then: What is the purpose of the switches indicated in the attached electrical sheme? http://s1098.photobucket.com/albums/g363/akotlair/Z3%20Alarm%20installation/?action=view¤t=centrallocking.jpg If I understad the sheme correctrly, these switches are built...

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Hi there, I need some help with installing a Cobra Plip alarm. This one is a bit tricky! :| This alarm system works with the cars own remote control. The installation manual provides me with several different connection shemes for the alarm control wires to connect the alarm. (shemes A - G) Selectio...

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How we getting on with the peeling or not and how does it look in situe :?: Certainly looks good on the table top ............. 8-) I can't say for sure about peeling because I don't have any experience with this vinyl yet. However it's very flexible so I wouldn't worry about it too mutch. Besides ...

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Looking to vinyl the centre consul as I just fancy doing it. The more i look at the brushed alloy the more I dont like it. So thinking along the line of fake carbon or similar. Any advise on doing this it required as I am not as confident as I used to be when it comes to cosmetic changes and the li...

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Thanks for the response. I'm not too pushed about ride quality as the roads don't make any difference over here anyway! Could you recommend a good aftermarket set? Hmm, don't really know what to recommed, but here are some comments about my own experience: I have a KW variante 1 coilover set my own...

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Hi, It's a bit difficult to answer your question. It really depends on what kind of look you are looking for and what wheels you have. Just take measurements from your car and see for your self wheather the wheels will fit or not. Also regarding the springs, I suggest that you try to find someone wh...

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Take a look at these Kenwood unit: http://www.kenwood.eu/products/car/receivers/cd/KDC-6051U/ http://www.kenwood.eu/products/car/receivers/cd/KDC-BT61U/ They are same units with an exception of the bluetooth antenna integrated in the latter one. I think that these units offer very good value for mon...

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Progress update (as promised): I finally got around to start my interior & audio project this autumn. For the interior the plan is to wrap the center console trim panels in carbon fibre vilyl film and replace the shift and handbrake knobs. A couple of days ago I received a 3M 1080 series carbon ...

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adding adjustable shock mounts for the front is also way easier than welding the adjustable brackets for the rear. There's an easier way to get adjustment on the front camber. The front uprights \ stub axles \ call them what you will, are attached to the struts with 3 bolts, 2 lower behind the stru...

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OK, thanks for the info.

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Has anyone tried to put the ingition on with seats disconnected? Will the airbag light come on because of this?

I removed the seats because I'm doing an audio system upgrade + theft alarm installation.

I'd like to test both systems before putting everything back together but t

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Has anyone tried to remap an M54B30? What sort of results can be expected?

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I found some interesting info regarding remapping from the homepage of one remapping producer here in finland. (http://www.hestec.fi/index.php) The original text is in Finnish, but what they are saying is following: :rtm: In a naturally aspirated engine, the increase in power (low and mid range rpm)...

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Thats all very interesting! Does anyone have a bit more facts like BHP/Torque figures before and after? Maybe a dynochart?
I'm difficult to convince

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When the cars leave the factory they have a base map for european conditions , ie fuel octane ect all a remap does is release the power the engine has from the factory its not magic! These are mass produced engines churned out by the thousands, BMW have targets to hit and one of them is not refinin...

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Mine is gone too, all in the name of weight reduction... 8-) I'll take my chanses with the tire punctures. After all, there's always ways to get help if something happens. And yes it will probably cost a bit but on the other hand, if any of us would be very concerned about the cost of our motoring, ...

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Mine is gone too, all in the name of weight reduction... 8-) I'll take my chanses with the tire punctures. After all, there's always ways to get help if something happens. And yes it will probably cost a bit but on the other hand, if any of us would be very concerned about the cost of our motoring, ...

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Check out the "symptoms" paragraph on this site: http://beisansystems.com/procedures/vanos_procedure.htm The site offers one possible explanation & cure for you problems. Not very expensive, if you are up to repair it your self. :roll: PS. I just ordered the seal kit my self. Hope it w...

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I have been looking at the Beisansystems website and thinking of replacing the seals on my M52Tu Vanos system plus also the anti rattle mod. The material used in the 'O' rings which supply the pressure under the seals is totally unsuitable for the environment in which it is used and I do feel that ...

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Thanks everyone, this is all very helpful!

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Anyone?

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The z3mirrors.com site has really good instruction on how to handle the remote control receiver http://www.z3mirrors.com/remote_entry_issues.htm I'm also strongly considering getting my self a mirror from them. It's an appaling design falt how low the OEM mirror sits :head: especially for german eng...

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Hi, Can anyone recommend me a webshop where I can by a leater repair kig for my walnut interior. I need particularly something to restore the color with. I just love the color (IMO best color for a Z coupe) so I'd like to get a quality product. Also I'm obviously not going to find the right color&am...

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Modern cars can sometimes be surprisingly sensitive to low battery condition. It can cause all sorts of problems. Partial or complete failure of individual equipment (for example a door lock) is one. Also problems that appear to be related to poor wire connection can often be cured by a new battery....

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Nice!

I wish you had posted this a few months back when I was buying my rims...

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The rear camber is supposed to be quite big in a Z. (see: http://www.bmwauto.net/forums/bmw/p/161701/z3_wheel_alignment_specifications ) If you want to go for a factory setting, you probably don't need the adjustable TA brackets for the rear axle. I have lowered my Coupe ~30mm and the wheels are wel...

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Hi, I need some advice regarding my rear suspension. I have recently purchased Rogues reinforced RSMs and a KW V1 "sports" suspension for my coupe. All was fitted last winter but now I seem to have a problem with the rear axle. The problem is that I get a loud "bang" from the rea...

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Z3C - I read through that last night, and I would be lying if I said I wasn't very tempted by that as it looks really good! Still have to make a decision on it. As for the gear knob and handbrake, I was thinking of either chrome /brushed aluminium or leather - depending on what finish/colour I go f...

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I've been thinking of doing the exact same mod at some point. I too think that the tacky wood decoration, which looks nothing like wood, doesn't belong in a Z3. My own plan is to wrap the console panels in a carbon fibre film. I think it should be pretty easy because of the shape of the panels. Here...

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God damn these wheels look good on Z, especially with the black color! Don't know why this combination is so rare. In my personal opinion the design of the wheel fits z-shape like a glow. Almost bought similar my self, it only came downt to the price. PS. are these 18"? I didn't know that they ...

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I'm using the M steeringwheel with E39 buttons - looking forward to getting it sorted and working... :D and it has never been offered from BMW price was 300 euro - all parts are new original BMW stuff :rtm: Good luck with that. I never heard aboud a mod like this so it's going to be quite unic :thu...

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I've just received a package from Germany today with a kit that gives me the E39 Multi Function Buttons on the steering wheel (radio and cruise control) - can't wait to find the time to get it in the car!!! Hmm, sounds interesting. Which steering wheel are you going to use with this mod? Also how d...

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Hello fellow z-owners. I'm happy to inform you that I now have a conclusion regarding the cruise control retrofit on Z with a M54B30 engine. I've been waiting for the retrofit kit for almost two month, only to find out that it's no longer available. Eventually I just ordered the parts separately. Th...

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