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by z3d
Wed 09 Sep, 2015 13:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: TCS Coming on for no reason
Replies: 25
Views: 4834

Re: TCS Coming on for no reason

Just to clarify a few more comments on here, My car (the 2.8) did originally have the staggered set up. I will spend a little money on the car over the coming weeks, such as tracking, and new tyres for the rear. I will ensure i purchase the same make and the correct size, then the rolling dimensions...
by z3d
Tue 08 Sep, 2015 16:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: TCS Coming on for no reason
Replies: 25
Views: 4834

Re: TCS Coming on for no reason

As noted above the ASC reduces power when the rears are sponning faster than the fronts, there's a big clue. If you have new fronts and old rears it's possible your near the limit of the difference allowed before power is reduced, it will only take a little slip on a gear change to activate it if s...
by z3d
Tue 08 Sep, 2015 10:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: TCS Coming on for no reason
Replies: 25
Views: 4834

Re: TCS Coming on for no reason

Why not try a bit of DIY? What are the tread depths of each tyre? Have you removed the front wheels yourself, and checked that the sensor cables are not damaged? Have you removed the sensors and made sure they are clean? I will have to try and look at a few things this weekend.. Are these parts eas...
by z3d
Tue 08 Sep, 2015 10:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: TCS Coming on for no reason
Replies: 25
Views: 4834

Re: TCS Coming on for no reason

Del wrote:I believe you need BMW specific INPA to pinpoint a faulty wheel sensor
Right ok, is there anywhere specific to buy this from or is it an ebay joby?
by z3d
Tue 08 Sep, 2015 09:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: TCS Coming on for no reason
Replies: 25
Views: 4834

Re: TCS Coming on for no reason

Rears which havent changed tyres are 245/40/17
And Fronts which tyres have changed but are the size they used to be are 225/45/17

Standard wheels and i think standard tyre sizes..
by z3d
Tue 08 Sep, 2015 08:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: TCS Coming on for no reason
Replies: 25
Views: 4834

Re: TCS Coming on for no reason

It is 2 front tyres that i had, the rear ones are still the same as before but will be replaced wthin 6 months anyway. I will try and find somewhere to get it plugged in, do a lot of garages have the ability to check my error codes or do i need a specialist? Based in Cannock, West Midlands if anyone...
by z3d
Mon 07 Sep, 2015 21:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: TCS Coming on for no reason
Replies: 25
Views: 4834

Re: TCS Coming on for no reason

Its a P reg 1997 2.8 z3. Done around 110k miles and has been running perfect for over a year now. I took it in for two new front tyres and then coincidentally this has happened ever since..
by z3d
Mon 07 Sep, 2015 20:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: TCS Coming on for no reason
Replies: 25
Views: 4834

TCS Coming on for no reason

Hi all, I'm in desperate need of some help.. The passed 2 or 3 days i have an issue which today became dangerous. Basically when i accelerate in my car once i reach higher speeds of anywhere between 65 and 100 mph (On private roads obviously ;) ) The TCS cuts my power and does not allow me to accele...
by z3d
Sun 21 Jun, 2015 21:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Numerous electrical problems
Replies: 6
Views: 1270

Re: Numerous electrical problems

OK thanks Robert. I will check this tomorrow morning. I'd imagine the airbag light is just a coincidence and that is just down to the normal faults with wiring under seat etc..
by z3d
Sun 21 Jun, 2015 20:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Numerous electrical problems
Replies: 6
Views: 1270

Numerous electrical problems

Hi all, I've recently just been diagnosed with a case of dodgy electrical problems. So far what I've noticed has been over the past 2 days, before this the car was perfect and had no issues. What seems like a car alarm but pathetically quiet goes off every now and then, but when it does my key fob d...
by z3d
Thu 23 Apr, 2015 13:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dual Mass Flywheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1651

Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

Awesome, thanks to everyone for your replies. I'll be attempting this in the coming days/weeks..
by z3d
Thu 23 Apr, 2015 10:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dual Mass Flywheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1651

Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

Do you have any tips on the clucth replacement.. Some of these bell housing bolts seem ridiculously tight..
by z3d
Thu 23 Apr, 2015 09:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dual Mass Flywheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1651

Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

The release bearing is whining and there is starting to be some clutch slip. I could also smell the clutch we driving a little more aggressively. So thought best to change it before it actually fails on me.
by z3d
Thu 23 Apr, 2015 08:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dual Mass Flywheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1651

Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

Ive always been told to change it when its a dual mass flywheel due to the extra moving parts its more likely to fail.
by z3d
Thu 23 Apr, 2015 08:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dual Mass Flywheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1651

Dual Mass Flywheel

Hi I have a 1997 (P) 2.8 Z3, Unfortunately its came to the point i should really change my clutch. I've already purchased the clutch ready to fit, but I have just realised, I believe it has a dual mass fly wheel. So i had a quick look here: http://prntscr.com/6x5k4x Would i be right in assuming I sh...