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Hmm, no luck finding asymmetrical 1s or the LS in my size (245/40), so in the end I went with the Assy 2s; the front tyres were still within the legal limit so I only needed rears. They feel fine but of course I haven't driven them in the wet, so far! I got them from oponeo, £85 each which seemed r...

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Your symptoms seem very similar those I experienced a while back. Basically the DSC is kicking in because the information is is getting from all the sensors does not add up and the car thinks it is in a slide of some kind. In human terms it feels dizzy. In my case this was the expensive yaw sensor. ...

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bmminiparts.com had the bracket for sale earlier in the week.

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There are also eccentric bushes available that can help, but the weld in option gives more adjustment.

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Most BMW nuts and bolts are shared across many models and not that expensive. It's only the special ones that can be a bit steep. As a result I use new most of the time.

If you replace the front shocks then the two lower bolts are one time use only and so is the nut.

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Here is what the bulletin actually says.

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@jonttt.... You know how a matching pair of antiques is worth SO MUCH MORE than twice the price of one..... :?: :?: :?: :D A. I'm not selling :twisted: It ill pay for a pad in Spain when I retire :lol: You guys and your 'common as muck' Imola S54s ;) I wonder what something really rare will be wort...

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Lovely car and a great bloke! Possibly the most loved Z3M out there.

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That combination of lights is a DSC fault. Basically the information the Module is getting from all the wheel, steering and yaw/speed sensors does not add up. Did you feel a slight pulsing of the brakes just before the lights came on? Sadly when this happened for me it was a DSC sensor which was not...

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Mine is a half turn anti-clockwise then pull upwards.

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sviru wrote:Opinions please

HELL NOOOOOOO!

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Both the BMW Business Head Unit (Tape player) and the Business CD will operate a CD changer. The tape model requires the BMW CD changer A and the business CD needs the CD Changer AI. The pre-wiring in Z3 UK models was only for the Tape unit/CD changer A combo.

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I think the central point to this is that the claims in the article have to be taken with a pinch of salt. I read a lot of BMW boards and if there was a real issue with S54 VANOS then it would come up a lot more than it does. I went back an did a search as well and could not find anything to suggest...

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First off is to see what the offer is. If you paid £8k and they offer you anything over £7k then take it and look for another. There are plenty out there. Maybe make the acceptance condition on you getting some of the aftermarket bits back? (Assuming you declared then to begin with). Key rule is NEV...

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Lightweight flywheels can make a horrible rattling noise. JasonZ3M had one on his highly modified S50. It was amazingly responsive to the throttle, but clack clack clack all the time.

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Pierrick wrote:Good link. Apparently I have a bettery master switch... never seen that!

You mean that pyrotechnic thingy that disconnects the battery during a crash. Not really a switch as you would think.

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Lovely car. I would drop the Chrome around the windscreen and shadow chrome the handles and gills.

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Yes, that is the old style connector.

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Look squashed. Not a good look IMO

Like the shape of g8jka's ones, but maybe not CF for me.

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motco wrote:
corky wrote:Looks like the large nut that holds the steering wheel on
Single most dangerous part on any car? The nut that holds the steering wheel!

But on a Z3 its a bolt

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Brian H wrote:Is it one of the two nuts to hold the rear beam on to the car?

The winner!

Good game, good game!

I removed my butt-strut & body brace and thought it a shame to use the old nuts for the rear beam.. £1.92 each

Si,

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Nope!

Requires a 22mm socket. The thread is M14!

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Southernboy wrote:.....HENCE MY OFFERING THAT IT IS FOR SECURING THINGS BY BEING FITTED TO A STUD OR BOLT...THAT'S WHAT IT'S FOR.......

He clearly doesn't know

One clue, it requires a socket bigger than 16mm

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Southernboy wrote:It's called a nut, and is generally used to secure items where a stud or a bolt forms the reciprocal half.... I would have thought you knew what a nut is.......

I didn't ask what it was, I asked what it was for

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tags wrote:The nut that screws down the battery cover. You should have attaching one.

Tags

Nope, it's bigger than that

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Who can tell me what this is for?

Only clue is that it's bigger than it looks

No prizes other than props for your Z3 Geekness

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We should also point out that it is a right PIA to get back together. It also has sharp edges so watch out! The two parts clip to together with the rear metal panel latching on some lugs on the front plastic facia. This is quite a tight fit so you need to put pressure in the right place to get it to...

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The initial S54 recal also included replacement of the oil pump due to "unfavourable tolerances in the oil pump".

That damage really looks like oil starvation. Do you know if the followers were also replaced last to the cams were changed?

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I found this great website that shines a light (pardon the pun) on the science of why HID upgrades are not a good idea. Daniel Stern Lighting.

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100% agree with the above statements regarding mixed tyres. I have just been through months of this and loads of mucking about trying to cure a handling issue. I would normally have looked at tyres first but didn't in my case since I was only moving the rears from Goodyear Asym 1 to Asym 2. This abs...

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What do you think?

Gotta get a case for mine quick. It's slippery as a bar of soap!

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Phil wrote:Welcome indeed. I bet Alfie will be pleased with the appearance of another Imola.

He'll be dancing like Pharell Williams

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Well, that's quite a car you just bought. the LAST of 73 S54 Z3Ms in RHD ever made! We track the S54s here and for many years that one eluded us. It was finally spotted for sale in April this year. See this thread . Other than that, not much is known about it. What I can tell you is that the other I...

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I think choice depends on what you want it to look like. The 3.0 was only available in the face-lift 'butt lift' option whereas the 2.8 was mostly available in the same shape as the M. Both are good cars though.

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I have both front and rear fitted to my M. They definitely make a difference in reducing body roll for flatter cornering and more stable transitions. There are downsides though. You get a slightly harsher ride as a bump on one wheel is transferred across to the other side. not much, but noticeable. ...

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I have had a cell phone since 1986 and have been through most vendors (Motorola, NEC, Panasonic, Apple, etc..) in that time. I now have both iPhone (5s) and Android (M8). There are good points to both, but I just can't get on with the Android. Using it feels like writing with the wrong hand. I order...

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Handbrake cables out of clip on underside of patrol tank
Rubber sound absorber missing or displaced form petrol tank straps
Rear brake pads (particularly aftermarket) rattling in calliper.
Crap in boot that has no business being there.
Loose exhaust heat shield

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The facts are here.

The reality is that you may get through an MOT or you may not. I did even though my car experienced the same issues outlined in the document I linked to above.

Like I said, I had them, removed them and won't be going back.

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At higher mileages they may not be completely knackered, but they certainly won't be as effective. It really depends on the life they have had, but I would think 50k is all you get before the performance starts to deteriorate.

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Hi, When you say just plugs in does that mean exactly what I think it does in that I unplug the Business CD and the new unit fits exactly into the 'wiring socket' that the Business CD unit did. Also what about the space left by the old unit. The new unit just fits in? Thanks No, you need a wiring h...

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FWIW I had HIDs in my M and although they look a lot brighter the light penetration into the distance was not that good. I have since replaced with 100% plus bulbs and it's a lot better. It doesn't look as bright but really penetrates the darkness.

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Won't help body roll, but will reduce rear end steer and will protect your diff mount bracket. FWIW I would not touch the diff mount bush. Leave that stock as you don;t want any movement in the rear beam transferred to the diff mount if you can help it. Let the new rear beam bushes take all the stra...

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Sorry to hear this Shirley. Popped spot welds and a cracked diff bracket will be a reality for almost all Z3 owners at some point. They key thing is to catch it early (which you have) and get a decent fix done. After that its really no big deal and nothing to worry about. In addition to this fix I w...

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That Alpine unit looks good. I had no idea the price of these things had come down so much!

I like these Mechlesss players and would not bother with a CD player any more. Some good and amazing cheap alternatives here

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Pretty much any single DIN form factor had unit will fit the space, although you will need a harness adapter to plug it in. These adapters are very common os nothing to worry about. As for choice, it all depends on how much you want to spend versus the look and features you want. Becker look the bes...

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I just paid £120 to have my wife's 17" sport wheels chemically stripped, sandblasted and powder coated. Thats for all four wheels!!!!! I also took down 4 new tyres for them to fit, they took off the old tyres, put on my four new tyres with new valves, and balanced them, all in that price. Whee...

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Interesting! Buying a vehicle From 1 October, when you buy a vehicle, the vehicle tax will no longer be transferred with the vehicle. You will need to get new vehicle tax before you can use the vehicle. You can tax the vehicle using the New Keeper Supplement (V5C/2) part of the vehicle registration ...

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Alfie wrote: Remember Windsor?
A few years ago now....

A few? Actually 10 years ago

That was the fist run I ever did in my M. September 12th 2004, the visit to Guards Polo club.

Welcome back Shirley!

siwilson

If all looks good then next step is to get an alignment check just to make sure everything is in the right place. I have seen posts on other boards where one side looked set further back in the arch. In these cases there was nothing wrong. Maybe just a manufacturing tolerance that most people never ...

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Then tires when the one I have are good to change. Tyres can get too old as well as wearing down. When tyres get old they go hard and lose grip. I had this with some Conti contact sport I had on the M. Lasted too long really so they looked good, but the rubber was 'dead'. How old are your tyres? If...

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