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siwilson

Probably not warping, probably just par meteial build-up on the discs.

read here - http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_wa ... disk.shtml

and then do this - http://zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm

siwilson

garythefish wrote:Would that be Vines at Crawley?

Redhill. Crawley upset me a while back over my wheels and I have not forgiven them yet.

siwilson

It's hard to believe the data has been archived. When I take my car in for a service and give them the VIN, they can tell me every last detail about my car. The info from BMW we need is quite simple. For those cars where we have a reg, colour, etc all we need to do is match it to a VIN. Then there'...

siwilson

I have the 83mm race and it's OK. The only time I wish it were quieter is on a long motorway run as it can get on your nerves after 2-3 hours.

siwilson

There were probably a few S54 'mules' made at the beginning for testing purposes. I suspect they would need a VIN to be registered for road use in the UK

This may explain the few odd early ones with main production starting early 2001.

siwilson

I changed to Avons front and pirellis rear, problem fixed, mixed mixed mixed!!!!! So you found a mixed setup that works. They generally don't, so well done. We can add that to the list of other setups that work. You are correct, there is a lot of BS on car forums, including this one, which is why I...

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I just fitted the Earls clutch hose and changed the gearbox oil. Very noticeable improvement. Much more feel in the clutch pedal and improved gearchange. Sealed for life? What a load of rubbish! New oil can do nothing but good. BMW gearbox oil lasts the lifetime of the gearbox, which is longer if y...

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There is clearly an order to follow when trying to sort out handling issues and IMO it really should start with the simple and cheap stuff first. 1. Tyre pressures - Know what the pressure should be front and rear for laden and unladen. BMW recomended pressures are supposed to be measured cold, not ...

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During the oil service and annual check a couple of weeks ago the good chaps down at Munich Legends noticed my fuel tanking was moving a little too much. This was due to the rubber insulation pieces having fallen out from between the tank and the retaining straps. This is a common cause of rattles f...

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Thanks P, worth making a mental note :wink: Si has assymetrics, wonder how his are doing? Mine are doing fine thanks, grip is excellent and wear seems 'good' for Goodyear! I just put a new set on the front, but not due to wear. I badly overheated the front left at Llandow last year and have had a b...

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Since I'm 024 I need a big 25 on mine then

Maybe we could be really nurdy and have T-Shirts made with our 25 of 73 or what ever on them

siwilson

HI All, I contacted BMW and local wreckers, can't get the collar nut until Monday. I have someone coming to look at the car on Sunday who specifically requested testing it without strut braces. Can I use the Strong Strut collar nuts with washers temporarily and will the car be safe to drive? I see ...

siwilson

I have installed, removed and re-installed a butt strut and the only piece you ned is the nuts. Everything else stays in place. FWIW, I also noticed little benefit in having a butt strut on its own. Urethane subframe bushes did make a significant difference though. Add the body brace and then the bu...

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Purchased My LSB on September 10th 2004 with 34700 on the clock and now after 5 years and 26,000 smiles I have have 60,700 on the clock.

siwilson

OGII was the color of my fist Z3 and still a fav of mine. If I were to part with my LSB, OGII is what I would have. Sad about the BS engine comments as all engines have their foibles. Both S50 and S54 are normally strong, but they do have problems sometimes. S50s have a slightly fragile VANOS and S5...

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I would get it done now because. 1. MOT is a good history document for the car with dates and mileage. A gap in the MOT could impact future desireability. 2. MOT may be a condition of your insurance policy. You would not want a theft claim turned down or extra hassle with the valuation because you d...

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Yeah, he is still around on other forums. Was on Zed-cars and also on the US boards. I suspect that with the demise of Zed_Cars the ban here is hurting that bit more. Shame really, he had some good contributions.

A lesson for us all. Play nice or play on your own

siwilson

Niot me today, but could be some days!

Maybe Steve?

Si.

siwilson

Alex L wrote:I don't get it, isn't that just a normal registration or am I being a ?

You are not alone, I didn't get it either.

Si.

siwilson

Surely in this situation you'd be better off sticking an s54 in? They are a far more common engine to come by so I'd think you would pick one up for a fair bit less? Is the conversion very difficult? Why? S50 would slot straight in, an S54 would be plenty of hassle with electrics, immobiliser, ECU,...

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Phoned BMW and they checked on there records, turns out that the car is a Dutch import! Must have spent the first three years of its life there and tha explains the difference. Did a HPI check but nothing showed up :shock: Phoned the DVLA but they could not divulge any information over the phone an...

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Well, there's an S50 engine on eBay right now with a buy it now price of £1,995. Add £250 for a days labour (since the current engine runs, its just a case of swapping mechanicals) and you have a working Coupe for a shade over £7k.

Not that bad a deal really for an Evergreen Coupe.

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Robin & Si did you both make the adjustment with the roof on the car. Yes, I did. I losened everything off, so rear hardtop mounts (laft/right/forward/backward), pins (rear up/down) and front 6 torx. I adjusted the front frist, making sure to align left and right and also to get the lip of the ...

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Hardtop Fitting Manual here - LINK

Hardtop Owners Handbook here - LINK

Si.

siwilson

There is a special tool for the castle nut. I managed to adjust min by just losening off the standard nut. I was then able to turn the castle nut with my fingers.

Best of luck.

Si.

siwilson

Not stitched in, but a biotch to replace. I did one recently, what a PIA. Simple fix is some large heatshrink tubing over the gap to hold the two pieces together. Something like THIS should do the job.

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RealOEM show that the trailing arm for a 2.8 is only shared with the 3.0 and not with any other E36 or E30.

Look like more hunting aroud the breakers.

siwilson

I have checked the VIN Number and it shows the car as a Eur car 3.2l with a S50 engine which is correct. Is there an Import register that I can check against? Thanks Again Looks like ou are trying to talk yourself into this one, I wouldn't unless it is silly money. Plus, an S50 on a 2002 plate is a...

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This is an old thread but I am currently looking at buying an ///M. The build date is March 1999 but the registration date is March 2002! I cannot understand where this car will have been for 3 years? Any thoughts? This kind of gap bothers me the dates shown cross a model change. A March 99 car wou...

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EXCELLENT!! - sorry to be dence but I do have the white connector block already connected (i thought it was for the hood) it has 2 wires connected into it and spece in the block for 4 wires, do I need to disconnect this block and split it somehow or do i still need another part? please help im gett...

siwilson

Sorry, but I think people have been leading you down the path here. If you have a power hood then you have all the wiring you need in the car. The connector you found near where the hardtop bracket goes is the one you want. Without a hardtop it feeds just the hood micro-switch. With a hardtop it fee...

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Matt black one looks like something out of Robocop!

siwilson

I have tried a front strut, butt strut and rear sub-frame poly bushings and it was the poly bushings that made the biggest difference for me. All had an effect, but the most noticable one by far was the poly bushings. I recently added the body brace and the difference this made is substantial. The ...

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I have tried a front strut, butt strut and rear sub-frame poly bushings and it was the poly bushings that made the biggest difference for me. All had an effect, but the most noticable one by far was the poly bushings. I recently added the body brace and the difference this made is substantial. The c...

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Not all dampers have gas pressure. Some just damp movement by restricting the flow of oil through valves. My KWs work exactly like that. The original Sachs/Boge units on my ///M did not have any pressure either. The Bilstein ones form the ACS kit did though. The key is uniform resistance across the ...

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Very slim pickings on S54 intakes. Most seems to be D.I.Y. jobs or one man bands selling out of their garages. I seem to recall DavidM doing a lot of teasting in this area and coming to the conclusion that a new clean stock filter was about as good as it got before you were into silly money. Maybe t...

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calbens wrote:Almost makes me glad to be living oop north!

You think?

I saw plenty of ANPR cameras last weekend.

siwilson

Either stick with PS2s or change all 4 to allow a 255 on the back. I m not convinced the Z3 really needs anything more on the back for normal driving. for sure though a 255 looks better and is more matched to the front in terms of rolling size.

Have a look HERE

Si.

siwilson

I can see clearly now the rain has gone.

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garythefish wrote:
z head wrote:I see dead people

I see no ships

I see a bad moon rising

siwilson

Z3s do not like mixed setups, so unless you plan to change the fronts I would stick to your tried and tested PS2s.

Why do you want wider rears?

siwilson

Yes, ACS diffuser, but rare as rocking horse...

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I have seen a few people do this on the US boards. it seesm a bit too bespoke for most people and only Active Autowerke seem to do a kit. This one I kinked to was installed by Randy Forbes. Superchargers are much less intrusive.

Si.

siwilson

E39 is more like an ET20 offset, so about 20mm to low for a Zed. The wheels will stick out about 20mm further.

10mm is OK, but I think 20mm wll be pushing it.

siwilson

Check it out, but I think you will find that the front shock in the Koni kit is just an insert and you have to cut/modify your existing McPherson strut. Might be a bit more than your prepared for?

Koni's do get good reports though and seem to be a touch softer than the Bilstein.

Si.

siwilson

Welcome to the forum.

Sad your first post conerns trouble, although it looks like you will have a happy ending.

Si.

siwilson

I would suggest thay by asking for this kind of advice/opinion on a Z enthusiost site means you don't wnt to sell al all. you just want us to help you justify keeping it?

OK, then keep it

siwilson

Stu, your a star, really would be much appreciated :bow Yep, I think Charlotte had the bigger pipes, mine are 76mm. I thought the bigger pipes required some bumper modifications but I can't see any on her ? The pipes make their own modification, as in melt a new hole. It really doesn't look sanywhe...

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Well, it's 5 years ago today that I took ownership of my Laguna Seca Blue S54 ///M Roadster and it still brings a smile to my face every time I get behind the wheel. Just to hear the burble of the Eisenmann's turn to a roar is still something special. 5 years, 17,000 miles, many many smiles and a fe...

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When i spent many hours debating what oil to use when i had my inspection 2 done last year i spoke to many people including "oil man" who posts on here. I was recomended :- S50 must be 0/30 or 10/40 S54 must be 10/60 steve f There is abit of a debate on the oil for the S50 :roll: , I am n...

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