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- Sat 19 Jul, 2014 13:24
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Z3M Roadster - New purchase!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8180
Re: Z3M Roadster - New purchase!
You will definitely have some fun, great cars to tinker with
- Thu 17 Jul, 2014 19:09
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Z3M Roadster - New purchase!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8180
Re: Z3M Roadster - New purchase!
Welcome.
Can you post up pics of the carbon air box ?
Normally air box and remap alone on an S50 will not get close to 350bhp. Most S50s run closer to 290 up to 320 at most without exhaust side / engine mods and redline lifting to 8000rpm.
Can you post up pics of the carbon air box ?
Normally air box and remap alone on an S50 will not get close to 350bhp. Most S50s run closer to 290 up to 320 at most without exhaust side / engine mods and redline lifting to 8000rpm.
- Mon 14 Jul, 2014 17:14
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
- Replies: 671
- Views: 308663
Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
You've spoilt it now
- Sun 13 Jul, 2014 07:57
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Changing tyres - Saudi style
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1558
- Sun 13 Jul, 2014 07:56
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
- Replies: 671
- Views: 308663
Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
It would not be a surprise then
- Sat 12 Jul, 2014 14:37
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
- Replies: 671
- Views: 308663
Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Mmmmm I've got a new ///M car arriving next week
- Fri 11 Jul, 2014 19:40
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: SOLD 1999 Z3M roadster Estoril blue
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2623
Re: 1999 Z3M roadster Estoril blue
good luck with the sale, I'm playing with an M4 next week so will be interesting to see if new M cars still have the M factor
- Thu 10 Jul, 2014 21:53
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Silverstone Classic 2014
- Replies: 69
- Views: 22829
Re: Silverstone Classic 2014
I wouldn't worry too much about the reg, as long as you have a pass. Last year when everyone drove in together and parked up (for ages :dunce: ) before moving on to the "stand" I doubt any regs were checked. That said I'm probably just going to make my own way straight in as it was a bit ...
- Mon 07 Jul, 2014 20:50
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Silverstone Classic 2014
- Replies: 69
- Views: 22829
Re: Silverstone Classic 2014
I think you only get the ticket pack a week or so before the event. Also worth noting I tried to book the holdiay Inn Express Northampton using the BMW discount code (I know cheeky of me ;-) and here is no availability left on that code. Rooms are available at £99. so instead I have booked into a ho...
- Fri 04 Jul, 2014 16:00
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Current price on z3m side mirrors?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1941
Re: Current price on z3m side mirrors?
In that case what are a brand new boxed set worth
- Mon 30 Jun, 2014 09:20
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Outside air temp sensor Z3m
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12443
Re: Outside air temp sensor Z3m
Great update.
Did you get it from a dealer ? They may take it back ?
Did you get it from a dealer ? They may take it back ?
- Mon 30 Jun, 2014 09:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Engine remapping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 847
Re: Engine remapping
There will always be more scope re power gains from a turbo car. NA cars are more about optimising the power curve and maybe a little extra power. And yes fuel consumption is often improved. You have to remember cars have a generic map to cater for all sorts of country specific requirements which le...
- Sat 28 Jun, 2014 15:04
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: So long Z4 hello M135i
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1464
Re: So long Z4 hello M135i
Yep they are very quick, I've had a few "tussles" with them over the past year which has been fun. What they lack in outright speed they seem to make up for in agility and it's not easy to shake one off even in a much faster (but much larger) car. I'll argue all day long that a small fast ...
- Sat 28 Jun, 2014 14:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Boot spot weld
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10586
Re: Boot spot weld
There has never been any logic to which cars will suffer from this. Search for the threads about the garage in Huddersfield which did a few a couple of years ago. If it's just a couple of spot welds and maybe a torn diff bracket they are your best solution to re strengthen. Randy skit is the best bu...
- Mon 23 Jun, 2014 21:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Project - 1998 M Roadster
- Replies: 82
- Views: 22757
Re: New Project - 1998 M Roadster
Nice CSL as well
- Sun 22 Jun, 2014 22:21
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Anyone tried alternatives to Renovo & Autoglym?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2598
Re: Anyone tried alternatives to Renovo & Autoglym?
Ps don't forget a bucket of clean warm water and a sponge to quickly wash off any overrun, let it dry on paintwork and it's a nightmare to get off
- Sun 22 Jun, 2014 22:18
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Anyone tried alternatives to Renovo & Autoglym?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2598
Re: Anyone tried alternatives to Renovo & Autoglym?
Simple..........Buy the autoglym kit for the stiff sponge when they have 2 for 1 offers, you get a cleaner and the right tool to do the job, then use the proofer in the kit, that works great but you will use it all and have loads of cleaner left. Next time get 5 litres of bog standard tent proofer f...
- Wed 18 Jun, 2014 20:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Project - 1998 M Roadster
- Replies: 82
- Views: 22757
Re: New Project - 1998 M Roadster
///M's seem to have the roof switch randomly located either at the front or rear of the centre console, even the later S54's I've seen the button in both locations. Seems no real logic so I would just fit them where you like
- Tue 17 Jun, 2014 19:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Project - 1998 M Roadster
- Replies: 82
- Views: 22757
Re: New Project - 1998 M Roadster
Great thread, you can't fault a guy with a full set of trim tools
- Tue 03 Jun, 2014 22:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6250
Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Yep checked some pics of mine removed and it shows production gate and not expiry date. I'd say its worth checking what the service book / owners manual says but does it really matter.Brian H wrote:Just had a look at the airbag that was in my car, it has a manufacture date but no reference to an expiry date.
- Tue 03 Jun, 2014 22:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6250
Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Hi Chaps. I've just ordered the Royal Steering wheel upgrade myself. This is only an interim measure, as I'm researching the use of the E46 M3 wheel steering wheel, which I believe is smaller. The RAID is the perfect size but formidably expensive. If I find and fit an alternative, I'll post the how...
- Tue 03 Jun, 2014 22:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6250
Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Gert carnewal is a good guy to source the raid wheels from. He specialises in porsche fittings but you can get the Z3 hub adaptor elsewhere or see if he can get one.
http://www.carnewal.com/
Alternatively search german ebay directly
http://www.carnewal.com/
Alternatively search german ebay directly
- Mon 02 Jun, 2014 19:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6250
Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Cars used to have airbags with a 10 year expiry date. I've changed a few steering wheels over the years so lose track of which had the expiry stickers but I thought the Z3 did. I remember posting that it was a safety upgrade due to the sticker as a bit of a joke but maybe it was another car. My pors...
- Sun 01 Jun, 2014 20:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6250
Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
You can fit a single stage airbag to a two stage system by simply putting a resistor in line with the 2nd stage circuit so you don't get error codes which would deactivate the system completely. Have a read of my thread in the knowledgebase here which explains it all in depth with pics ....... http:...
- Sun 01 Jun, 2014 11:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6250
Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
You have a dual stage system on your face lift car so bear that in mind. It means you can fit either a single or dual stage wheel but read the posts on doing it. Ideally you want smaller and thicker which is why the 340mm raid wheel is ideal.
- Sun 01 Jun, 2014 11:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: First Aid kit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2110
Re: First Aid kit
Note....... From memory it's different on later Z3ms ie no bracket to hold it
- Wed 28 May, 2014 22:28
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
- Replies: 671
- Views: 308663
Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Yes I have a genuine schnitzer carbon steering wheel somewhere :wink: I can't take pics of my interior as the car is under cover in secure storage. There are pics throughout this journal but I have had c 5 gear sticks fitted at one time or another. The storm is my fav though and has stayed on the ca...
- Mon 26 May, 2014 21:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M Roadster or 2.8 wide body?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5937
Re: M Roadster or 2.8 wide body?
That's if you prefer forced induction over NA. To me one of the main appeals of the striaght 6 BMW s is they are not forced induction.
Give me 325bhp NA over 400 forced any day
Give me 325bhp NA over 400 forced any day
- Sun 25 May, 2014 12:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M Roadster or 2.8 wide body?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5937
Re: M Roadster or 2.8 wide body?
The ///M had a facelift from 04/99 production but was same S50 engine. These cars don't attract a premium but have the later lined roof which is worth having. The engine was changed to the later S54 m3 engine from 2001 to 2002 but there were only 73 RHD cars made so very rare and attract a premium. ...
- Sat 24 May, 2014 14:06
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5057
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Don't forget to drive past Ian's house with the top down every time the sun is out. You may see him polishing the roof on his Z coupe
- Sat 24 May, 2014 14:02
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: JOURNAL - Z3 Individual - Sold!
- Replies: 266
- Views: 78115
Re: JOURNAL - Z3 Individual - Sold!
Best wishes for your next car adventures Chris, I always enjoyed reading about your exploits with the Z3. Make sure to show your face at the silverstone classic if you make it
- Mon 19 May, 2014 08:49
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Clutch issue and idle issue M///ROADSTER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1373
Re: Clutch issue and idle issue M///ROADSTER
It's hard to diagnose a clutch problem without obvious slipping / burning smell unless you actually drive the car so I would take to a decent Indy as it would be bread and butter to them. Mileage is low for a clutch on these but it can obviously depend on how it done those miles as 80k mainly motorw...
- Sat 17 May, 2014 08:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Is my Z3 a Sport model?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5138
Re: Is my Z3 a Sport model?
You are all correct re the wheels. I forgot the split rims where an optional upgrade in a similar style to the sport rims. The sport was also available in the 1.9, 2.2 and 3 litre Here is a link to the original price list which shows the differences between sport and none sport models https://www.dr...
- Fri 16 May, 2014 17:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Is my Z3 a Sport model?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5138
Re: Is my Z3 a Sport model?
The sport version was only available in 2.2 and 3 litres as special edition run out models. These pre dated BMW ever doing Msport cars. You can usually recognise sport versions by the split rims and silver centre console :wink: there is no performance difference other than lowered sport suspension (...
- Sun 11 May, 2014 22:42
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Z3 stays :o) Z4 goes :o(
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3846
Re: Z3 stays :o) Z4 goes :o(
You are getting closer to a real ///M car Tim
- Tue 06 May, 2014 14:01
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
- Replies: 671
- Views: 308663
Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
I have to find them first, gawd knows were I put themswamper wrote:sell me them rear ronddles then if your not going to use them
- Tue 06 May, 2014 13:58
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
- Replies: 671
- Views: 308663
Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Why only one Z3 at Gawsworth Hall on Monday :evil: Its one of the best car events in the North West, £5 to get in with your classic, stunning scenary to park in and lots of public looking at your pride and joy. There were at least 200 MX5's, shame on you lot :dunce: http://i624.photobucket.com/album...
- Sun 04 May, 2014 20:09
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
- Replies: 671
- Views: 308663
Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
I've decided to not put the Z3 back on the road this summer :bawl: A combination of new job, plenty of DIY following a house move and I've decided to concentrate on just one of the toys this year. So the Z3 will stay SORNED and in secure storage for the next year :head: I therefore won't have any up...
- Mon 28 Apr, 2014 22:47
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Center cap / AC vs OEM
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1496
Re: Center cap / AC vs OEM
They do the metal ones for the type III race wheels but they are c£25 from memory if you can still get them. Otherwise as suggested you would have to carbon wrap them.
- Tue 22 Apr, 2014 22:05
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Imola s54 z3m for sale
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8505
Re: Imola s54 z3m for sale
That's cool, thanks for taking the trouble to follow up.
If the new owner does see this thread it's well worth reading / downloading the database of each car from here.....
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =6&t=34517
Last of the RHD S54 roady's and imola, lucky owner
If the new owner does see this thread it's well worth reading / downloading the database of each car from here.....
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =6&t=34517
Last of the RHD S54 roady's and imola, lucky owner
- Sun 20 Apr, 2014 23:10
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Imola s54 z3m for sale
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8505
Re: Imola s54 z3m for sale
Okay, okay, I'm trying to keep calm, but... THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT FIND..... As we know, there are just FOUR RHD Imola S54s, three of which have been regulars on this forum over the years: RED, Jonttt and Charlotte. There has always been one very elusive example that has never been seen or heard ...
- Sat 12 Apr, 2014 17:52
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 parts wanted
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1449
Re: Z3 parts wanted
Looks great.....
There are not many modern wheels I like on a Z3 but those look good.......you just need to get that rear suspension dropped now
There are not many modern wheels I like on a Z3 but those look good.......you just need to get that rear suspension dropped now
- Sat 12 Apr, 2014 17:49
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Silverstone Classic 2014
- Replies: 69
- Views: 22829
Re: Silverstone Classic 2014
I have registered under M Power I hope I'm not surrounded by M3's there is not a Z3 MRoadster section You will be surrounded my M3s :shock: :lol: You should be able to park with the Zeds on the day, no one will notice :wink: I'm not going in the Z3 this year but will probably spend more time in the...
- Sat 12 Apr, 2014 17:49
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Silverstone Classic 2014
- Replies: 69
- Views: 22829
Re: Silverstone Classic 2014
I have registered under M Power I hope I'm not surrounded by M3's there is not a Z3 MRoadster section You will be surrounded my M3s :shock: :lol: You should be able to park with the Zeds on the day, no one will notice :wink: I'm not going in the Z3 this year but will probably spend more time in the...
- Wed 09 Apr, 2014 23:14
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: S54 FOR SALE/ADVICE SOUGHT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3725
Re: S54 FOR SALE/ADVICE SOUGHT
Re the pic of the boot I can't really zoom in on my iPad to see clearly but the area of interest re the boot welds are the ones under the cd changer on the left. You can just see some in the pic but the first 3 to go are the ones further left under the carpet trim which you need to lift. Worth takin...
- Wed 09 Apr, 2014 23:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: SOLD Becker Cascade 7944 headunit,...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3429
Re: FS Becker Cascade 7944 headunit,voice recognition,sat na
Orinoco I'll post a link up on the porsche forum as they are a very popular 993 upgrade and you have priced it fairly. Anyone interested I have 2 of these fitted and they are the best period head units you can buy period. You can update to the last Becker software version 5.1 if needed which allows ...
- Mon 17 Mar, 2014 22:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ACS hoops fitted and a little polish
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1361
Re: ACS hoops fitted and a little polish
Mine needed some brute force to get them level
It's funny that the last owner of your car really wanted a set and could not source them, even the original manufacturer let him down after a set were ordered
It's funny that the last owner of your car really wanted a set and could not source them, even the original manufacturer let him down after a set were ordered
- Mon 24 Feb, 2014 20:48
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: M side vents/grille
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4149
Re: M side vents/grille
In regards to the m on the boot, I have been told that it came with the car as part of the m sport package, but ill look into it now. I can guarantee that whoever told you that had no idea what they where talking about for 2 reasons: BMW have never put ///M boot badges on none ///M cars There is no...
- Sun 23 Feb, 2014 15:19
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: M side vents/grille
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4149
Re: M side vents/grille
?..........as my z3 came with the m badge on the boot as an extra I'd assume, but we'll see. BMW only ever fit ///M badges to the boots of ///M cars. In fact to even get an ///M boot badge you are supposed to provide a VIN from an ///M car. I guarantee an ///M badge on the boot of any BMW that is n...
- Thu 20 Feb, 2014 22:34
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Hamman replica front bumper
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5690
Re: Hamman replica front bumper
They where separate units which the bumper was moulded to fit.
I think it is with some hamann wheels in storage
I think it is with some hamann wheels in storage