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by ALPHA 3.0i Z3
Tue 02 Feb, 2016 07:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tuning the 3.0i
Replies: 27
Views: 4626

Re: Tuning the 3.0i

If your 3.0 feels weak at low RPM it needs checking over, it may be that your VANOS is not working (fairly common fault) My 3.0 has no issues at low RPM and pulls very well right down to 1,000 rpm in the lower gears. Hi lightning. She pulls in all gears from all revs but it needs more....or should ...
by ALPHA 3.0i Z3
Tue 02 Feb, 2016 06:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tuning the 3.0i
Replies: 27
Views: 4626

Tuning the 3.0i

Hi all any pointers to getting a bit more out of this baby? And how did they get 265 out of the 05 on Z4 (I think it was that year) are there many differences in the engine? Love the car but used to the power now and need a bit more lower down. It seems a small output for a large engine. I dont want...
by ALPHA 3.0i Z3
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 20:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
Replies: 64
Views: 13921

Re: So it's still not handling how I'd want...

I have owned many softtops, E30,E36, a golf Mk1 gti and currently the Z and an E46 and out of all the Z is the mist complete package I have owned. Slight leaks and wayward geometry are part of the fun. Also I have driven many other softops from an Astra to a 458 spider and all are less responsive on...
by ALPHA 3.0i Z3
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 19:27
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Any meets in Wales?
Replies: 18
Views: 10775

Re: Any meets in Wales?

I'll try and be there if dates suit work... :)
by ALPHA 3.0i Z3
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 05:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
Replies: 64
Views: 13921

Re: So it's still not handling how I'd want...

Scuttle shake. Its due to not having a rigid top. If you fit a hardtop it helps but tbh its part of the fun of owning a roadster. The coupe was voted one of the best handling cars ever made for the time, so if you want it all you will need to go down that route. As I explained to my son...its like t...
by ALPHA 3.0i Z3
Thu 28 Jan, 2016 21:22
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Any meets in Wales?
Replies: 18
Views: 10775

Re: Any meets in Wales?

Thanks mate. I'll message him and see what we can arrange. Love the estorial blue M btw... 8-)
by ALPHA 3.0i Z3
Thu 28 Jan, 2016 06:15
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Any meets in Wales?
Replies: 18
Views: 10775

Any meets in Wales?

Hi all new to the scene and wondering if there are any meets in my locality. Loving the site so far.
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