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Hi All, I am considering an mcoupe and currently have a z3 3.0i roadster equipped with the Strong Strut trilogy (front, butt and body). I plan on sell the z3 and keep the braces IF they are effective on the mcoupe.
Are they?
cheers< Soma

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Here is the actual mcoupe I am considering. You can just make out the interior from the photos. http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7534118&__sid=1172AF483937&__Qpb=true&Cr=3&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%...

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321bhp, a fine idea as well, although what to do with the red dash? Perhaps exchanging the lot?

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Yes thats a good point about the shade of black that will result from dying over red. Considering the dash color changes, perhaps I need to just be in the mcoupe for a period of weeks/months before making a decision. But it seems apparent dying leather is not a good option at this point. :wink: than...

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Hi All, I'm considering an mcoupe with low kms but the interior colour is not to my liking. It looks similar to this color:

Has Anyone coloured/dyed their leather seats to change from red/black to all black?

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Fantastic photo Mike....reminds me of my father's 1961 MGA....what he used to call the poor-mans Porsche. I have fond memories as a child of the whole family packing in the MGA for a short spin down to the beach....those were the days.

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[quote="Snoops"]I can't make my mind up about the colour...but over £14k !! for a '98 Yes Dakar Yellow is an acquired taste but I think its kind of special considering that relatively few in Australia were ordered in this spec. As for the 14K pounds, remember Ozzie government's passion for...

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Here is something you don't see everyday downunder....or perhaps too often anywhere else with such low kms....if only I had a little extra cash and another place in my garage....oh well :( http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7456487&__sid=11AE911C87C7&__Qpb=true&Cr...

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Would the same advice apply to valve clearances on a Z3 3.0i at every Insp. II?

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C_W, Yes as far as I can tell only the 'lip' is bent and the rim itself is unaffected. I think I read somewhere on this forum BMW intentionally manufactures softer wheel components to absorb shock and prevent the transfer of impact to other parts of the car. Not sure if this is correct or not. I too...

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Riding on my usual route, over some train tracks and boom....bent rim and blown front right tire :head: Apparently a chunk of asphalt usually covering the track broke loose exposing bare steel. How bad does the damage appear to be and can I expect any hidden problems such as alignment etc. that I sh...

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Zed added...couldn't resist

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I have all three (body, strut and rear brace) on my 3.0i roadster which makes a tremendous difference in unifying the car as it winds around curves and over bumps. Although its bit of a financial investment, I highly recommend it.

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Entertainment is spot on!! In this photo I had just finished installing the butt strut along with body and front strut....wow what a difference it makes to handling! Makes it difficult to sit and read all those books on the shelf!

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short wooden planks inserted into ramp rungs with small blocks of wood underneath works for both front and rear of the car 8-) <a href="http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/ll16/mmhood/?action=view&current=IMG_1924.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i284.photobucket.com...

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Great to see you back Mike...your advice and experience is valuable to the forum...cheers< Soma

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Came across this advertisement and thought I'd pass it along....seller says only 580 kilometers...how about that price? Too much? http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7117082&__sid=11AE911C87C7&__Qpb=true&Cr=3&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1||pC...

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Hi All, I am looking at purchasing this hardtop and shipping it to Australia: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140320512943#ebayphotohosting I've asked the seller to clarify the specific type of silver (arctic/titan) are there other shades I should be aware of?? :shrug

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Mike...red Zed looks fantastic! Super job done on the wheels!

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Thanks Mike thats a relief... :) I suppose there is still much weld left and the brace does protect the underbody on Melbourne's poorly maintained roads. As you mentioned local councils vary greatly in road surface upkeep and thats very true here downunder. I often choose a weekend driving route in ...

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Hi Martin, thanks for you reply...yes indeed you are right that the damage is to the brace and not necessarily the car (although there is the issue of unavoidable impact on the frame). Interestingly enough the gentleman from Strong Strut states that in these situations it acts as a 'skid plate'. How...

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has anyone had this problem...I installed the front, rear and body strut trilogy from Strong Strut and have substantial improvements in handling. However, the body brace rides low under my Zed which is not lowered, scrapping on large speed bumps at low speeds and ripping up asphalt with the occasion...

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Hi All, took a day trip to the Yarra Ranges National Park on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. The photos did not turn out so nice but it was a fantastic experience driving in the clouds! Hope you enjoy! cheers< Soma http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll16/mmhood/IMG_2364.jpg http://i284.photob...

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1) Soma
2) 2000 3.0i
3) Manual
4) Titanium Silver
5) Black Leather Sport
6) 26k miles
7) Melbourne, Aus.

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I currently have 43,500kms on a 3.0i and have no record from the previous owner of an air filter change. How often is it replaced...answered my own question after finding this post: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19691&highlight=inspection+ii However, there is no record of an Ins...

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Just curious if an M equipped with ACS would have helped control the car when it hit the black ice? Is it only the post Feb. 2001 that have it?

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Good suggestion to check the HK blogs for M or MC postings. Catonese will prove challenging but my brother's wife speaks it quite well. If I find any Nor Blue, I will certainly pass on the info and any VIN#s.
cheers< Soma

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Thanks Phil...looks like of the 918 + 79 RHD atleast some of those must have ended up in Hong Kong....is there perhaps a general import/export report by country?

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HI M'ers,
A quick question about finding an M in Hong Kong. Is it possible to find out how many M series models, including the rare S54, were imported to Hong Kong. I have a brother there who is searching for one and they seldom come to market.
cheers< Soma

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HI Titan,
If you would please let us know what Earls said that would be great! Its a long distance call otherwise. you can PM if you like.
cheers< Soma

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Si, it seems clear that replacing worn Z3 stock bushes with either M or poly makes a noticeable difference, after all these worn parts are no longer able to absorb shock and/or reduce movement. The placebo you mentioned is a good observation as 'anything will be better than a worn bushing'. AS you m...

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Hi Si, thanks for your detailed explaination of the transfer of shock and vibration. yes I will would be interested in getting your feedback once you've made the switch. I see what you mean about good condition stock bushes being replaced with poly. I am indeed a non-racer and enjoy the comfort of a...

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I just purchased the powerflex pff5-301 for my 2001 3.0i, and my Indie said they are much too hard for the Z3. He says I am better off returning them and purchasing M3 bushes for the front whishbones. I am no expert and was convinced by reading the threads on this site that the powerflex are the way...

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bigger box section at the base of the boot lid, .' I guess the best way to find out is to measure the larger box section at the base of the boot lid and see if it interferes with the design of the original rear side panels in any way. I must say I wouldn't trade my 3.0 in for anything but I do like...

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Perhaps a stupid question but are the original design rear side panels from a 1998 2.8 interchangeable with the updated design on the 2001 3.0?

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Love the Topaz against the green background!! Looks great and should be included in next year's calendar.
all the best, Soma

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Harking back to my German classes it should be spelled 'Gummi-pflege'...literarly 'rubber cleaner' (I used to study at Uni-Koeln a few years back). Here is a link:
http://www.z3bimmer.com/OffTopic/E24Bimmer/Gummi/

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Tim, I would be very interested in what you find out....my Zed has the 3.0i and has the exact same symptoms when first started. It subsides after only a few minutes. Water pump...? Belt? Maybe I should get over to my local indie and have a check too.

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HI Captain Neil,
Just wondering if you got the problem solved.....I too have a 3.0i and have had similar issues.

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If I remember correctly from a previous post this had to do with condensation....do you drive your car often?

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komis wrote:Lovely car

Any pics of the rear? Wondered if you had the OEM rear spoiler and 3rd breaklight riser thing...

I second the motion for any photos of your rear (nothing personal!)...I find the OEM body kit absolutely smashing on your Zed and it is a temptation for my own 3.0i.....

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I've clipped his wings...a bit better

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Thanks AndyBass....it seems I have misunderstood the warm-up process for cars. I will change my usual sequence of allowing the idle to stabilize and keep the revs and gears low.
thanks for the tip....

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Incidentally, those who start up from cold and leave the engine running are doing a lot of long-term damage, not to mention using fuel for nothing - just start the engine and drive it sensibly until it is full warm, then wait another 10 miles or so before passing about 3000 rpm.[/quote] Mike, how do...

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My Zed is driven every Sunday for a few hours but during the week, she is protected by a dust cover in my garage. Can one potentially prolonging the life of the roadster canvas roof by loosening it from its hinges during periods of inactivity thereby reducing the time its 'stretched' over its metal ...

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sorry shabs...Nothing against automatics

....only that its seems over priced even for an automatic trans which are less popular than manual. his price will have to come down to make a sale

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More 'shocking' than the price is that its on automatic

perhaps this accounts for the low mileage?

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One element that gives away how and where the car has been stored is the soft top condition. Water should bead, fuzzy texture should still be present, and function properly to indicate a car that has been stored predominantly in a garage. Discolored top, quick saturation rate, and problems with the ...

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In order of priorty, which powerflex bushes should be replaced first in order to remedy tramlining? I have found this diagram on the powerflex website along with several front and rear bushings. Not too sure which ones to oder? also in the list below there are both street and race bushings with a $2...

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MdV, that is the most beautiful example of the MCoupe I have ever seen. Congratulations on owning an exceptional car. I am on the look out for one here in Australia to upgrade my current 3.0i.
all the best, soma

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