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David ive pm'd you.

Spot on Southernboy ill use this a guide when reinstalling the cards tomorrow!

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Thanks southernboy.

which plastic part do you mean in regards to putting in first? Going to print off one of the knowledge base pages to look at whilst doing it. It's always soo much easier according to others lol

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Another quick question on this matter.

Hopefully weather depending I can get my seats and door cards changed tomorrow.

My question is when removing/ installing the door cards should the windows be up or down. Possibly a strange question but just don't want any issues.

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ooofffttt!

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A smart looking roadster indeed!

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My polished set arrived today. Top work southern boy!

If not fitted yet but I put in place and I'm soo glad I went for polished set on black seats. The colour z and detail is fantastic!

Chuffed.

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here's a pretty good description of the process... http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f92/guide-e36-front-seat-dismantling-leather-swap-t39196/ Spot on Southern boy I have had a read through there and it hopefully will prove helpful at the time of switch-over. Not entirely sure if our seat bases h...

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Heater control bulbs x 2 !! If you check on realOEM.com, it may show 1 bulb...but check in the list of part numbers, and it'll tell you the Qty = 2.... :wink: Regarding the seats, someone here has been up to the same trick, if it wasn't you...I gather there are a couple of bolts and the cables whic...

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Just thought I would post a little update now some parts are in and awaiting fitting. On the to do list when I have some spare time from work and the weather gives it a break... -Facelift centre console to be fitted including chrome rings, analouge clock and heater control bulbs. -Black sport seats,...

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Hope it gets it sorted for you! My 2 cents on auto box issues. I didnt have any particular problem with mine but at 140k miles i made a filter and oil change and the difference was definetly for the good gear change speed was up aswell as smoothness and it became alot more responsive. Hope this happ...

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Ahhh very nice! There was 2 supercharger kits reviewed in performance BMW last month for the z3 2.8 model reported at the 400bhp mark....

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Cant help either but is this the Eaton supercharger for the 1.9 modification along with gkd fabricated parts?

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Yeah that was a fairly good deal for both.

Im just curious as to what would be easier to switch the motors onto the new seats or the base entirely switched over.

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They're away. What a price for them!

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Haha spurs fan it was barca city game. On a side note to this topic. Im reading the commentary on the bbc site and one of the updates was how the commentator noticed the striker for Dnipro had two different coloured boots on... must not be alot happening lol Anyway focus now... anyone know anything ...

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After watching the champions league the other night with a friend (and a few beers later) we ended up with this topic regarding both our cars. Just wondering if anyone has any zed experience with this. Is it easier to swap a gearbox from auto to manual including fitting a clutch pedal etc OR To do a...

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Golly gosh thats low!

Damn nice though!

Montreal blue im guessing? Join the club

Makes me think of white wheels cause they look smashing... let me know if your ever flogging them

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I actually won an auction on eBay for one came in at just under 100 quid. Good deal I thought. Each one I believe is designed to each specific engine though as even the instructions for mine is pictured with the m44 engine. Fitment is almost spot on. Mine being an auto though ny radiator sits a litt...

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A modification I also looked into.

I was intending on having the m badge taken off and filled but at the time I was looking for them they were a fairly expensive mod I just couldnt justify.

Maybe sometime this year...

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Very nice!

I can only imagine that the sparkle put on is very impressive in 'real life'

Thats a fantastic price. I wish some of the places up here done it for just as good a deal.

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The air supply hole below the LH headlamp does not do anything on non-M models, as it is not connected (as on an M Roadster) to a scoop which is fed from the front of the car. That is why I made up my cold air inlet pipe, as per the article above. Why do you want to fit a 'high flow' filter? Any ga...

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Hi guys thanks for your opinions. Stormy_be your comments certainly give some food for thought but I need to admit im with Southern boy on the issue. The filter including housing is a high spec piece of kit which i feel offers very good protection and leaves no concerms for me within the engine bay....

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Browse diagrams under "fuel preparation system" then "intake silencer" Or try this http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CJ32&mospid=48082&btnr=13_0370&hg=13&fg=20 Sent from my Hudl HT7S3 using Tapatalk Thats exactly the part I intend on using sirius-c. M...

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hahaha Guys im sold! Cant wait to fit it now

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Hi fowks just looking to see what the opinons on the Simota induction systems are. I have just got a hold of the carbon fibre heatshield model for my car. Which i put together last night, not fitted yet, and it looks like an impressive piece of kit. Whos had one or has experience with any of the pro...

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Yeah thats a good idea actually. I know that the 1.9 has an air scoop that is attached to the frame mount by two simple nuts. If i get the car back and it is symetrical then i should be able to mount it on the other side. I just wonder because i have seen people also mount an air feed from the lower...

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My question is regarding the m44 1.9 engine. I shall explain my situation. As some of you may know in the 1.9 if you look at the car face on the air feed is brought in from the side of the drivers headlight, which then loops over the radiator and down to the air box on the passenger side. I managed ...

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I believe its the current issue i only picked it up a couple days ago.

if i remember its a matt grey e90 on the front cover.

Yeah it had around 5 pages dedicated to the z3 talking about different aspects then a page about one gent in particular who got a supercharger kit for his. Looked very nice!!!

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Hi guys, whilst i was picking up my copy of practical classics to see one of our zeds from the forum having its moment to shine. I saw performance bmw and threw it in the basket. Turns out there is a feature on the 2.8 engine car and modifications available it has a part dedicated to supercharging t...

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Results are fantastic!

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Hello and welcome from someone just further along the land in Glasgow.

Would love to see some pics of your car. If your ever going to any meet locally then let me know I'd love to see it in the flesh.

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ahh will have to get myself a copy! Congratulations on being featured they done a great job with the pics

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Hi fowks just thought id start this thread to get a glimpse of everyones opinions on wheels. After all, if we were all the same life would be boring. Ill start it off. My favourite bmw wheels is a tough tie between the m alloys and the CSL wheels. I think both suit a z3 very well. My favourite non b...

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I have a Haynes manual for mine it comes as apart of the e36 3 series manual. It does list specific chapters for z3 cars.

As for the electric roof issue I can't help. I have a manual roof. Might not be flashy but reliable I guess lol

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Excellent ill go for the door cards then.

The black transformation begins...

also anybody looking for a beige interior in the summer pm me

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Ahh very nice! Enjoy it... im sure you will!

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I've thought of doing the windscreen surround with plastidip also.

My only question is, since you can peel it off how will it be effected by repeated washing?

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I'd be seriously tempted to fit the wide arches. I just don't think the insurance company would be very kind to the body modification. It is something I will keep on the back burner for when iv got some spare cash and could justify dabbling a little.

They look fantastic. Spot on!

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Just a quick question folks.

Do pre and post face lift models fit either model?

I have a 97 pre face lift model and I have an offer of two door cards from a 2001 model. At first glance they appear the same just to be sure.

Thanks.

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Hi fowks, Going with my montreal blue z. It has the black dash setup with beige door cards and seats. I want to turn all the interior parts to black. I have came across a deal which will be finalised soon for hopefully 2 black door cards. I know that some prices on ebay 2 seats have went for fairly ...

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I love the look of those wheels in that colour.

If only they would sit right on a narrow body id try get me a set in a heart beat.

Spot on lets see them fitted!

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michiganstar wrote:Top work Marty they look great.

Thanks!

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OXO wrote:500 cc rattle cans?

Off the top of my head im sure they were.

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Hi guys into response to the how many of each product required, this is what i used.

2 grey primer
3 bmw artic silver
2 Clear Coat

All were used except about half of each of the last cans.

So got some left for a touch up if you let the women drive them!

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Right fowks an issue thats annoyed me for some time now. I have used numerous drop down menus on the likes of ebay and other auto parts sites to buy bulbs for my headlights. I have been given everything from an unmounted cased bulb to bulbs with the plastic housing i require but when it comes to the...

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I waiting for my Stewart water pump to arrive and then fit that and a new thermostat and housing new antifreeze and a good old flush through. Im not familiar with the stewart water pump model. Is this a pump that comes with the metal housing rather than the rubber as i know this is highly recommend...

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deni2s wrote:Powerflex bushes everywhere
Black M seats
Braided SS brake lines
Smaller steering wheel
LeatherZ armrest
ACS roll hoops
ACS mirrors

What is the steering wheel change your planning to do out of curiosity?

I would like to see if you feel any improvements with the brake lines aswell.

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Got the car back earlier today.

£70 supplied and fitted.

Im not going to complain too much as it saves me from a cold n wet back.

Come on summer!

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Very Very nice.

Iv always wanted to see a good few pics in that body/wheel colour combination.

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Such a nice looking car in that colour.

What sort of detailing products do you use?

No way that shine happens with a quick wash haha

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