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Mr Silver

Nice... but I'd try to lose the picture of the ugly guy with the camera...

Just joshin..

PS Jontt, FYI, I have an Imola Z3 model withType 32's and complete with luggage rack and OEM case. The model was available from BMW some time ago.

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Mr Silver

I also get a chattering noise inside the car. Mine comes from the passenger seat every time my right foot slips and the car goes over seventy mph!

Mr Silver

ER... sorry but a strut brace, butt strut, larger sway bars do nothing to 'stiffen the chassis' on a Z3! They function laterally and two of them are even rubber mounted!

...and a recommendation from Jeremy Clarkson is worth..?

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Mr Silver

I purchased 'empty' brackets from Euro Automotive Parts a while ago for very sensible money. They also sell the loaded wishbones. Search on Ebay and the parts are listed on their site under E36 (not Z3).

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Mr Silver

It's not unknown for the windows to lose their sequence and require resetting. One method doing the rounds is the following: Resetting electric windows... *Ignition on, press the "down" button and continue to hold it down after the bottom of the window movement for an additional five secon...

Mr Silver

Er... I suspect you may need some reference there sir. Would it be with respect to the cam drive gear, TDC, or valve overlap etc. Maybe a MAF reference level input may be needed. I personally don't think it's a static parameter. Very interesting question though, I would love to know the answer. Rega...

Mr Silver

Oh yeah, apostrophe, I remember them. There were twelve of them...

Seasons greetings to all.

Mr Silver

Found the loose fence post (or was that 'host') at the end of the garden. Got in through a back window. Place is deserted! Feels like the owners left in a hurry. Found signs of life in a dusty back room, warm coffee pot on table. Graffiti on wall gives cryptic message: Z3 - Z3 - Z3 Is this a sign, a...

Mr Silver

In answer to the op question. Use the normal 30mm lower road springs and insert the 5mm OEM spring pad part no: 33 53 1 136 385 Theoretically this should be the fix but you can sure that, after spring settle etc., there will be some error. For the life of me I am unable to see why 5mm either way can...

Mr Silver

..er. Just done a search on Google for 'decrepid wind' and I arrived here. Am I in the right place???

Another (not so) 'OF'

Mr Silver

M20 Sat 12 3.20pm. Dark blue Z3 3.0i heading north to juction 9. Your rear offside light is not working. Best regards.

Mr Silver

Hi wella_fella, where are you in Kent sir. If you you could make your way to near Canterbury I can offer you some assistance. Failing that, a sharp knock on a good fitting 32mm spanner will do the job just fine. It's the method used in the industry for the last ten decades and will not damage the be...

Mr Silver

...er. You use a bucket to catch the drips in! Simples.

BTW, keep the speed below 65 on roundabouts or the water in the bucket will slosh over your creases!

Regards.

Mr Silver

No, you don't need to replace the tenshioner. However, change the belt now as a matter of urgency. If deterioration is visible in the belt change it ASAP. I would not start the engine again before it's changed.

I wonder if I got my message across...?

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Mr Silver

...yeah. OEM for keeping seagull crap off the leather when you've parked!

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Mr Silver

Er... yes Wingcruizer, I do believe it was myself, Taking the last of the summer sun. I didn't see a Zed so I guess you were in something else.

Best regards.

Mr Silver

Aah... So what you're saying is that a manufacturer of high performance cars (and sports cars), ie BMW, with Audi, Mercedes and VW as direct competition, would not be fussed if the output of their engines was up to (in some cases) 20% low, even though they had developed electronic engine timing and ...

Mr Silver

Apologies but I have a problem believing that the guys providing these remaps are better than BMW at getting the best out of my Z3!

Just my opinion.

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Mr Silver

...and it looks like there may be problems with the demister!

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Mr Silver

You could try a Keyring perhaps...?

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Mr Silver

...and also very similar numbers as it happens XVar! My quess is that it was owned by a member of the film crew, it was way too obvious.

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Mr Silver

Nice red prefacelift Z3, reg ending in ***PCC, got a full screen showing in BBC's New Tricks program (10/10) last night. (29 minutes into the prog).

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Mr Silver

It may be that the guy using the alignment kit may have just centred the steering wheel at the start. Since it's an aftermarket wheel it may not have been fitted correctly (ie offset) in the first place so creating the error. There is a centering calibration mark at the end of the steering column wh...

Mr Silver

Those of a certain age will remember that these pinged out of the woodwork one sunny morning im the late 50's. It was not widely reported however that sales of the BMW Isetta saved BMW from financial disaster. Their range at the time consisted only of prestige cars, 501, 502, 503, (506) and the 507 ...

Mr Silver

Save your money, it will be another two or three years before we get another hot day like that again! It's pouring with rain here...

...miserable, dull, non-Zed day! Can't even get it out to clean it!

I'm going to sulk some more...

Mr Silver

I've never been convinced that excessive inside rear tyre wear is necessarily related to the condition of shocks (certainly not springs if not broken). Incorrectly setup ride height (ie 'suspension lowering') will certainly have a detrimental effect on both normal tyre wear and road holding. Springs...

Mr Silver

Just a thought, did you reconnect the two earth straps when replacing the coil packs?

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Mr Silver

Looks good. May I ask how you removed the bezel (chrome ring) as mine suffers a similar problem and I can't see a way to remove the bezel without causing damage.

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Mr Silver

Never mind, Fred's Dad, I'm here to help. Now I've managed to secure a small quantity of Magico Fuel Savers and I can provide you with one at the small fee of £6.99 (plus 5.49 shipping of course). Fitting takes a matter of minutes (no skill necessary). The well know Magico Fuel Saver fits comfortabl...

Mr Silver

No, no, no... You're all wrong! Of course it works. I bought six sets and can now get 142 to the gallon on my 3.0i. I'm going to sell them to Mr BMW, I'm sure he'll be interested...

You can put sensible money on that they'll get plenty of punters!

Disillusioned yet again.

Mr Silver

You should be aware that the 'cheap' camshaft sensors that are around have a strong history of being poor quality. Many would advise you to bite the bullet and to purchase an OEM part from the stealer. Get them to provide the part number (part is then returnable). Price a short while ago was about £...

Mr Silver

Much appreciate your comment RemarkLima, I (like many folk I suspect) was under the impression that the seat belts were anchored to the vehicle frame and it would seem that they also missed this fact on the US forum. It does put a different slant on this mod and I certainly agree with your maths. Ho...

Mr Silver

Getting a tad paranoid here I suspect. In real terms in the event of a head-on collision the driver will be held by the seat belt. You can't really believe that the seat will come flying out from beneath him even if the seat bolts are finger tight? If it did break free where can it go anyway? The se...

Mr Silver

Mine would probably have used about 5 litres of best shell.

I'm beginning to think it doesn't matter if the motor is running or not..!

regards.

Mr Silver

Mmm... Could do with filling the front arches a tad more Robin!

Mr Silver

I get a fantastic sound out of mine. I use an M54!

Just kidding...

Mr Silver

I use a decent indoor car cover, preferably one that reaches the ground all round. Don't forget a blanket over the hood first to prevent shiny patches. I also wedge a wide buffer made from poly packing material under the rear to reduce the chance of cold air going under the car. Cover the open exhau...

Mr Silver

Short answer, no they're not!

Regards

Mr Silver

Just my two cents... I suspect you may get a quicker result by removing the black connector body and (with luck) find the 'spade' still part on the pin of the socket. The bit that should be in the hole is on the end of the wire so all the holes will be empty! Just push the wire through the correct h...

Mr Silver

Hi Moomah, welcome to the forum. When you hold the car stationary with the footbrake and select drive does the rattle reducea slightly? Is it much louder when your engine is hot (ie after a run)? If the answer is yes to these tests then it is possible that your Z maybe suffering from a worn out serp...

Mr Silver

Hi oap70, I was also born 1940 and celebrating 32 again this year, but Walter05 above beats us both! My Z3 also doesn't come out unless the top can go down. It has never reached the end of my road with the hood up! Did you know... that even in a downpour with the hood down you won't get wet if you k...

Mr Silver

Sure Mike, that would be fine if you could diagnose a faulty spark plug by looking at it. Unfortunately that's not always the case.

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Mr Silver

Before you rush out to spend your cash there is another simple test you can try. Change the coil pack to another cylinder and see if the fault shifts with it. If not then there still remains the possibility of a faulty plug. As JT suggests above, a diagnostic scanner can be really useful. Hope this ...

Mr Silver

I have two centre consoles in the workshop here and the side trim cannot be removed from either, it forms the console itself! You will have to release the centre console and lift it up from the rear enough to get your hand in behind the clock. There are plenty wires in there, be careful not to distu...

Mr Silver

Location of Exhaust cam sensor. Open the bonnet. On your left hand side see the top of the engine closest to the top of the radiator. Run your hand (palm towards the engine) across the top front of the engine just there. Your fingers should find a wire. This wire is plugged into the Exhaust cam sens...

Mr Silver

...and don't forget to undo the handbrake cable clamp on the rear swinging arm before removing the roll bar drop link!

Regards

Mr Silver

My 10 cents! My seat does not want to go right down unless I move it forward a tad, slope of the rear panel don't yer know!

For shortening legs my aunty says that liberal doses of Brandy works rather well. If anybody knows she does...

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Mr Silver

£1000 - Mmmmm.. Half of that could go on best 98 Shell for the next two months and save the rest for gas for the Italy trip..! Just think, you could ignore the fuel gauge for a whole summer! Nice!

Mr Silver

Er... Still alive and well on Barry's site I believe..!

Mr Silver

Hi Sapper0, welcome to the forum. There should not be 'play' in the ball joints and if any exists then replace the wishbone asap. I would suggest that your steering wheel shake is most likely caused by suspension strut/shock absorber on its last legs, common on our motors especially after a good few...

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