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estocks wrote: I have the 2.8 and would be interested in the Double VANOS fitted in the later cars (M54 engines).

2.8L double vanos is M52TU, M54 is the 3.0L generation.

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stylus_uk wrote:
Has anyone else had such a problem and have you any ideas how to ovecome it.

HELP !

never had the problem but sound like the main nut connecting the spring shaft to the top mount is not tight enough.

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Maybe the MZ3's S54 are from a different build which isn't affected as much? Or perhaps the drivetrain doesn't put as much strain on the car etc, there must be some reason why BMW didn't recall the S54's in the MZ3? yes, only a few S54 Mcoupe sold so cheaper to pay problems on a case basis than pay...

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I'd like to know too, I have to change mine!

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Carlo, What about the shaft? I am sending my M Z3 to Istanbul for the 1000 hp conversion and I want also a 6 speed tranny. But could not find an article about the 6 speed box. shaft and linkage need to be shorten. Do a search on bimmerforums or bimmerfest I think Mpire has all the info you want. :w...

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I have now decided to just use lowering springs on my car and not replace the shocks as its WAY too expensive to do the whole lot. Is this a good idea? Will putting lower springs on cause the standard shocks to wear faster at all. Also I have auto stability control. The guy at German and Swedish sa...

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Thanks ChrisXL for your reply. It's very encouraging that the list has the answers I am looking for. Perhaps all I need to find next is someone who has already done it to make life easy. Join bimmerforums and talk to either Mpire or clintjg or Mdex or Buldogge (mark his is name, tell him Ludo give ...

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You will have to pay a high premium I think for an S54 though. It's only a few Bhp (4) more than the S50 but can easely be tuned up to 350ish. The downside is that because the S54 was slightly detuned compare to the M3 one (marketing reason, don't believe the BS about the exhaust line being too shor...

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It is possible do adapt a 6 speed of an M3evo into the Z3. Would be erfect with a shorter diff, 3.91 for exemple!

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Have been going through both options for the past 2-3 months reading up on everything I could looking through fitment, cost, power and after much sourcing and trawling have came up with this as my answer. http://www.downingatlanta.com/da_superchargers_new.htm Made purely for the Z 1.9 and a matter ...

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Yes, everything looks as it should, new mounts have just arrived so i will fit the new mounts, cross my fingers and try to avoid any holes in the road, once again thanks for your advise. Regards - Gary. If I was you I would put a washer under it too, just to be on a safe side. I don't think they ar...

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part 4 on the drawing.
4, 5, 6 should look like one and only piece on your car.

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Thanks guys, i will check the bump stops to see if they are still in place. As for part 17, this washer is in place on top of the mount, but i can't see one under the mount as the layout, Regards - Gary That could be your problem then. Do you still have the plastic protecting the perch? Usually tha...

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Did you put part 17? if not that could be the reason of your problem: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CJ32&mospid=48082&btnr=33_0459&hg=33&fg=45 Also when you replace the stock mount you should ask for the rsm off a E46 convertible, they are a bit stiffer. You can also ...

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Thanks for all your help! Hes looking for better acceleration, but not at the sacrifice of his current top speed. The car's a daily driver, and will be autoxing only once a month, so I dont know if he'll want to sacrifice comfort for stiff shocks/springs. I would, but thats another story. Anyhoo, s...

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I have a noise coming from within the dash of my Z3. It soulds like the noise a ruler makes when you hold it at one end over the edge of your desk and twang it. Anyone got any idea what it might be, how to fix it? Cheers Colin. Is it continious? I have the same, if I rev the car high and release th...

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with $5k: bilstein shocks+H&R springs $700 Jim conforti intake and shark $700 Nice set of light wheels SSR comp $1.5k exhaust $1.5k and the rest to upgrade brakes (zimmermann disc and Axxis ultimates pads all around) You'll be pushing around 255-260bhp and have better handling. Lighter wheels wi...

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my guess would be a price around £600.
I am pretty sure that you'll find that all the connectors are existing in your car, just tucked away so it would be "relativeley easy" to fit them. I think, could be wrong though

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Dan,

difference is huge with the M50 manifold, definitely a must do if you have a 2.8L single vanos (built date <09/98). change the car, especially above 4500rpm, pulls much stronger.
easy mod, prooven results, no brainer!

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those are ASA wheels, no?

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very nice!

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clip 1 clip 2 I like it, a lot! I can set off alarms in carpark now!! Actually went in an underground carpark just for the noise and setting off alarms! The line is all SS apart from the cat, I kept the stock one for the time being before fitting a race one in a couple of month. The marks on the bu...

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Yes I do have air/con but it was the heater valve on the bulkhead that sticks out about 2", just look at the back off your manifold you will see it probably pressed hard up to it. Doing another exchange would be a expensive exercise wouldn't it, the point I'm trying to make is, to put it back ...

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I should have a few videos when I am back in two weeks!

2 days with the coupe and 1 day with an E46 330ci SC @ 330bhp!!

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I didn't have any valves in my way. :? Do you have air conditionning? what do you call the heater valve? Fuel rail cover is fine for me too, although I might try to play with carbon fiber and try to make a nice CF cover for that. :D As for the re-sale, if you have to do it, just do the same thing, p...

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Guys, I have been saying that since I joined! This is a must do mod for the 2.8L, and that should have been how it left the factory. For the gains, 230ish is a fair assumption (with intake, exhaust and remapp) going by the reported gains seen on e36coupe.co.uk (actual dyno measure, not figures out o...

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miketheman2k wrote:Also don't worry about 'boy racer' noises....a straight 6 will always sound awesome.

As he says!

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topfuelking wrote: this kit is not like a turbo or nos kick in the butt power but it make's the z the car it was meant to be it's a top mod for small money.. Ian you are the man !!

nothing more to say!

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got it sorted eventually but I really didn't like the ITBs (pedal feel, and GF afrai at the lost of ASC) so reverted back to Ian set-up and sold the Dbilas set-up. Waiting for the coilovers and exhaust line now. I still have to fit the SS brake lines and Dot5.1 fluid too. Hopefully it will all be th...

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come, on, tell us more about your impression! really changed the car huh!

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I've already seen those pics this morning!

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Hi Ludo I'm capable of doing the job myself but I suffer from lower back pain, when he quoted four to five hours for the job I just felt it would be too much for me bent over the car for that length of time. it's true that you really have to be other the engine most of the time. I don't have a grea...

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I have read about this before but I’m sure the article said it was only supposed to happen on the Coupe verity. Anyone having this problem with there none coupe Z3 http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106262&highlight=Z3 http://www.thelargeglass.com/bmw/subframe/ Fixer have a look ...

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I believe he was working on it saturday.
It's really a simple mod to fit, you should consider doing it yourself if you have time. For tools, all you need is a rachet, an allen key set and a couple of screw drivers

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I think the thickness limit is stamped on the disc somewhere.

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On purchase of my Zed I thought I'd better give the engine the usual once over as far as oil levels etc. Everything is fine however the I think the coolant reservoir could do with a top-up. How high should the top of the float in the coolant header tank be? Flush with the filler cap? Is there any s...

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Mike I think you are getting too cynical. PM10's ARE damaging to the pulmonary system. So not so much 'whiner' as 'wheezer', becuase I swear diesels bring on my asthmatic cough. You can't expect to be able to burn long chain carbon molecules in diesel fuel & get an exhaust as clean a that from ...

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So you're on there too!

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Thanks for all your reply’s Firstly, guys stop trying to convince me to go for the M; I’ve already said it’s out of my league in every way. I’ve had a few PM’s telling me I need about 5k for this project. I had budgeted for about 3k, maybe I was dreaming but I’m still looking to go down the Superch...

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Why oh why when somebody ask for info on a topic people often try to change is mind. I don't want to be arsh with anyone but if he wanted our opinion on going supercharged/turbocharged or upgrading to an M he would have ask for it. :wink: Ok, enough for the OT, back on the topic. for turbo try conta...

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Ok thanks for that, Ive spoken to a Remus re seller and they have said they dont do a full system only the rear box?? Is this true.... Looking for a full system ideally. Thanks, Ok, sorry I miss this bit! :oops: then your choice is either Supersprint or hiop. I am sure ACS and hartge would have som...

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I like the plate #, and the car too!

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Hello Guys n gals, My exhaust is on its way out and will therefore be getting a new one soon. Just wondering if anyone can advise me on the best option for the new one, if i should just go for another BMW one or not. Im not bothered about changing sound, the most important thing is that I don’t loo...

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I would first check the final drive securing bolts and its rubber mount, then the rubber driveshaft coupling, all of which will respond to high gear/low speed torque reversals - worth a try anyway. as he said + check your rear diff support, you could have the joy to be the first cracked diff in eur...

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I always heard that dynoing an auto car was a bit of a gamble?!

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1.don't bother
2.seems like a complicated mod
3.I have a welded hardtop

When and where are you going to France? I'am going down twards Nice for few days the second week of september and then there is a z3 meeting in th east o France the week-end of the 17th.

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topfuelking wrote:I am in Kent that w/end.. and Ian is only 15 min up the road ..plus i would like to meet the man ..so i thought i would kill two Bird's

Mehhh, not a really good excuse, you could just have gone for pint with him and do the install yourself!

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Not going to get involved in the diesel thing. Only to say that the words diesel and performance are oxymoronic. Buy a tractor. I wonder if the F1 teams are thinking about diesel power? Anyway, how many miles would you run a new PETROL engine in for? Audi are supposed to come next year to Lemans wi...

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Are you not doing it yourself?
It really is an easy task, almost no mechanical skills required, just a bit of common sense!

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So how do you know what effect each individual part has to play in the overall sum that has produced an increase in 30 bhp :?: Then again, you might not care to know. Personally, I just don't see the point of changing the OEM air-intake (or any other OEM part) without knowing the measurable advanta...

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