Katie_K's Z3 M Roadster Journal -Bye to the Z 18/09/09

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Thu 09 Apr, 2009 08:43

Following in the footsteps of Yalden and his fab journal here is my effort now I have started doing bits to her. I think we got the whole journal thing from a different forum we are both on lol seems sensible though

Previous Cars

Current Car

BMW Z3 M Roadster 1998 Estoril Blue, 41,000 miles, FSH

Modification List

Interior
- New Door Cards
- New Rubber Pedals

Exterior
- Estoril Hardtop
- Wind Breaker
- Facelift Gunmetal Wheels [color=blue](removed)[/color]
- 19' BBS CH Alloys
Suspention

Engine
- Simota Air Intake

Brakes

Chassis

Ice
- Pioneer DVD Head Unit [color=blue](removed)[/color]
- 5 Speaker Jehnert BMW Z3 Door Builds [color=blue](removed)[/color]
- Pioneer Reference Series amo [color=blue](removed)[/color]
- Dynamat on both doors
- Alpine SPX-137R 5-1/4" 2-Way Component Speaker System
- Alpine IVA-D310RB mobile media station
- Alpine amp
- Lightning audio 150 Watt Amp
- Lightning audio 10" Sub in a shallow box
- Ipod Fitted in glove box

* New mods in red

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Thu 09 Apr, 2009 08:44

Took to taking the car apart well Paul did while a cringed beside him

You can see in this one when some of the spot welds have gone, grrrrr

Jehnert Door Builds now removed
Dodgey unworking DVD player removed
Pioneer Headunit removed

New in
Alpine SPX-137R 5-1/4" 2-Way Component Speaker System
Alpine IVA-D310RB mobile media station
Alpine amp
Lightning audio 150 Watt Amp
Lightning audio 10" Sub in a shallow box
Ipod Fitted in glove box
New Door Cards
New Rubber Pedals

The new door cards are a bit lighter in colour but I think they still match, ill upload some picture you can tell me what you think. They probably match the colour of the car better than the colour of the seats

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Thu 09 Apr, 2009 11:56

Katie_K wrote:Following in the footsteps of Yalden and his fab journal here is my effort now I have started doing bits to her. I think we got the whole journal thing from a different forum we are both on lol seems sensible though

I like the idea of the journal thing. Must do something myself when I can work out how to get the hyperlink to enlarged images bit working

Looking forward to seeing progress KK

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Thu 09 Apr, 2009 13:24

myredzed wrote:Must do something myself when I can work out how to get the hyperlink to enlarged images bit working

Clicky clicky...

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Fri 10 Apr, 2009 13:12

very nice, i might have to steal the idea of the journal lol

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Fri 10 Apr, 2009 14:26

Nice looking ///M, I am sure you will post more pics

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Sun 17 May, 2009 20:38

Updated photos of what actually got done last time we took the car apart

New door cards, you can see the colour isn't exactly the same but its not to bad. Matches the car better than the seats hummmmmm

New head unit fitted and Ipod in the smallest glove box in the world

Sub in boot, not much room for anything else

And these we tried today I have been looking at getting some new rims and I wanted to see what 19's looks liked. If they would be to big etc
I really dont think they look to large, not the best wheel for a z3m imo but size wise ???

And to finnish some nice pics taken at bluewater

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Sun 17 May, 2009 21:08

Looking good Katie. I think CSLs really suit the z3 although you would need to lower it. Look at this thread for how good the car can look with a more appropriate ride height: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13267

321bhp · Post by **321bhp** » Mon 18 May, 2009 01:36

nice m,what do you think off my 19 inch wheels ,by cruize,
,some bigger pics here

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 22&start=0

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Mon 18 May, 2009 13:45

Cars looking great Katie and I love the reg

Personally I would stick with the S54 wheels though, for me they are a real ///M Z3 signature.

321bhp · Post by **321bhp** » Mon 18 May, 2009 14:20

jonttt wrote:Cars looking great Katie and I love the reg

Personally I would stick with the S54 wheels though, for me they are a real ///M Z3 signature.

i beg to differ

but the s54 shadow chrome do look better than the earlier s50 silver wheels

estocks · Post by **estocks** » Mon 18 May, 2009 16:45

Those 19" wheels and that ride height make it look like a SilverCross pram.

I quite like the Shadowchromes.

321bhp · Post by **321bhp** » Tue 19 May, 2009 00:55

estocks wrote:Those 19" wheels and that ride height make it look like a SilverCross pram.

I quite like the Shadowchromes.

your so mean,i cried like a baby in a silver cross

i have looked in to lowering it,but on the fronts theres hardly any room between the trye and the inner liner

c_w · Post by **c_w** » Tue 19 May, 2009 16:06

It is stragne how well 321bhp's car looks with 19" rims on standard(?) suspenion when most look too high without lowering.

paul46rider · Post by **paul46rider** » Tue 19 May, 2009 19:47

wow you guys really know how to hijack someones elses journal

321bhp · Post by **321bhp** » Wed 20 May, 2009 01:54

paul46rider wrote:wow you guys really know how to hijack someones elses journal

yah well said,now lets get back to my wheels

yalden · Post by **yalden** » Wed 20 May, 2009 07:16

Looking good Katie... I think a Z3 can pull off 19's, providing it's lowered. I guess the downside is that you may not have the ability to chuck it around the lanes as much as you could, or at least not without rubbing on your arches.

I think 18's are a great compromise, you should contact Claus @ Felgen Garage

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Fri 22 May, 2009 10:55

myredzed wrote:Looking good Katie. I think CSLs really suit the z3 although you would need to lower it. Look at this thread for how good the car can look with a more appropriate ride height: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13267

That car looks sport on, i still had two 17's on the other side thats why it was riding rather high lol

321bhp wrote:nice m,what do you think off my 19 inch wheels

I love your car, it just looks so right. What does the car handle like on them ??

jonttt wrote:Cars looking great Katie and I love the reg

Personally I would stick with the S54 wheels though, for me they are a real ///M Z3 signature.

Cheers glad you like the reg had it on a few cars now

I do like the wheels i have on, i just crave something a bit different

yalden wrote:I think 18's are a great compromise, you should contact Claus @ Felgen Garage

Im thinking ill go with 18's

im not bloody loaded Yalden lol well Paul is paying but I dont think he would appreciate it hummmmm he might do

321bhp · Post by **321bhp** » Fri 22 May, 2009 20:13

katie the 19inch on mine are a little harsh ride,but i think they look nice anyway as you said
quote-I love your car, it just looks so right.

id never argue with a woman,and women are always so right

steve01 · Post by **steve01** » Fri 22 May, 2009 22:54

Nice ride Katie, looks very well kept!!! Those alloys finish it off!

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Sat 23 May, 2009 12:07

Do you find that you can actually hear the sub with the boot being sealed?

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Sat 23 May, 2009 12:45

dooby wrote:Do you find that you can actually hear the sub with the boot being sealed?

when the roof's up yep I can still hear it

The system still needs a bit of tinkering with but so far so good, although you can beat the sound that this lot had in the mini

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Sat 23 May, 2009 13:43

I has the same problem having a very very good system in my old car and trying to fit it in the Zed, the major issue being i would never get my normal subs in there.

I bought 2 x elimential designs sq 10s. One in the boot and one behind the passenger seat. I found i couldn't hear the one in the boot.

I then got 2 x focal utopia 13ws one behind each seat and as good as they were for sq, Just wasnt getting the output from 2 x 5" drivers.

So i now have a jl 13.5tw5 behind the passenger seat which only just fits and is not very practical... thus asking about your sub in the boot and i was considering moving it but think it'll just vibrate the lid .

yalden · Post by **yalden** » Sun 24 May, 2009 10:19

Katie_K wrote:Im thinking ill go with 18's im not bloody loaded Yalden lol well Paul is paying but I dont think he would appreciate it hummmmm he might do

Felgen Man is not cheap... but I don't see many alternatives if you were to go the euro split rim look, as per what I'm after! I am looking at placing an order with him next month to order new inners and outer dishes, the figure is well into the 4-digit mark.

There's a VERY VERY nice set of 18" BBS LM's (genuine) on ebay at the moment, perfect fitment, virtually brand new! Zac Norr from Staines is selling them, he runs a splitrim company... he's asking £1500 but you could try and knock him down, especially as they're one of the best looking rims on the market!

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Thu 04 Jun, 2009 15:09

These arrived wednesday me likey

yalden · Post by **yalden** » Thu 04 Jun, 2009 16:17

BBS CH reps? Look very tasty... are they from Mark @ BMAutosport, I saw he had started selling these now and thought they looked very nice!

When will they be wrapped in rubber and on the tarmac?

P.S. Are they 18"s?

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Thu 04 Jun, 2009 18:03

they genuine to me..very nice!

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Thu 04 Jun, 2009 18:17

Yep they are genuine spotted them on the Mcoupe forum for a steal and had to have them

Oh and they are 19's if they were new i might have went for 18's but these were such a good price, whats an extra inch lol

I should have them on in a hour of so waheyyyyyy, ill take some better photos

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Thu 04 Jun, 2009 20:27

Katie_K wrote:Yep they are genuine spotted them on the Mcoupe forum for a steal and had to have them

Oh and they are 19's if they were new i might have went for 18's but these were such a good price, whats an extra inch lol

I should have them on in a hour of so waheyyyyyy, ill take some better photos

Did they come from this ///M coupe by any chance?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1034594.htm
(IIRC the car sold without the BBSs)

Looking forward to seeing them on your ///M Katie

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Thu 04 Jun, 2009 20:34

I hope they end up looking this good

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Thu 04 Jun, 2009 21:25

myredzed wrote:Did they come from this ///M coupe by any chance?

Thats the one

Few quick snaps guys but I am more than happy, big thank you to paul

gypsycatcha · Post by **gypsycatcha** » Thu 04 Jun, 2009 21:36

looks great katie, thought they might look to big but they dont

yalden · Post by **yalden** » Fri 05 Jun, 2009 07:09

Awesome, I should never have doubted you by presuming you may have bought 'reps'... apologies! CH's suit a Zed perfectly, the fact you went for 19's will make yours stand out that little bit more and imo look spot on! I'd be tempted to drop it 20-30mm or so but after that... what more is there to do on a z3m?

Kolgan · Post by **Kolgan** » Fri 05 Jun, 2009 16:06

Nice choice for the BBS, the car look sexy

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Fri 05 Jun, 2009 21:06

They look very good Katie. As suggested by yalden I'd be tempted to lower the car a little - I think 20mm would be fine.

gypsycatcha · Post by **gypsycatcha** » Sat 06 Jun, 2009 06:45

I think so too, when i put my 18s on it looked alot better than standard but i knew it would look so much better lowered. I dropped mine 30mm and it really does make a difference. 30 was the max for me so i dont think i would go more than 20 on yours. The spacer hub kits on ebay for the rear are very good value for money as well. think mine was about £50 but looks and drives better. cars looking great.

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Sat 06 Jun, 2009 10:53

Looks great Katie, I agree with Yalden on the lowering, will really finish it off.

Lee

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Mon 08 Jun, 2009 12:43

Cheers guys

eventually the car will get lowered, in no rush at the moment as it doesn't look awful

But i agree it would benefit from a small drop

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 12:36

Bought this baby last night at a bluewater meet

It was fitted this morning haven't had a chance to drive it yet but heres a quick couple of photos

And a quick one from last night, the alloys have now bedded in alot better

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 12:44

Get that hardtop off !!

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 16:56

garythefish wrote:Get that hardtop off !!

I had it off up until last week

I now have to leave my car parked down a public road while im working

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 16:58

Looking great Katie

How is the ride with 19 inch rims ?

The Simota is a great piece of kit, I love mine

and yep you need to get your top off

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 18:22

Simota looks like a neat install. You'll have to let us know if you feel it's worth the cash.

The wheels look fantastic Katie. Time to update your sig pic I think

stu · Post by **stu** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 18:26

myredzed wrote:Time to update your sig pic I think

I was thinking exactly the same thing. Lovely looking car now.

Does the Simota need a re-map Katie?

gypsycatcha · Post by **gypsycatcha** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 19:43

Looking a bit special. Great job.

yalden · Post by **yalden** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 20:37

Looks awesome, in the above photos it doesn't even look like it needs lowering as I once thought!

PERRIN Z3M · Post by **PERRIN Z3M** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 21:07

Katie

Your car looks very nice with those wheels on.

Where did you get the induction kit from ie was it second hand or has someone got some for sale as i have been waiting for months for Evolve to get back to me.

steve

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 21:13

jonttt wrote:
How is the ride with 19 inch rims ?

It strangely feels better, a lot more grounded and solid for me

stu wrote:Does the Simota need a re-map Katie?

Nope it doesn't, but it probably would benefit from one at some point

PERRIN Z3M wrote:Where did you get the induction kit from ie was it second hand or has someone got some for sale as i have been waiting for months for Evolve to get back to me.

I came in with a bit of a stroke of luck on that one, I wasn't looking for one but it just got offered to me at the right price

Cheers everyone I do love the wheels they do look spot on and the car seems to have settled real nicely. No urgency for a drop but eventually may still do a small one

The simota sounds lovely gives a real nice roar at the higher revs

BonBon · Post by **BonBon** » Mon 29 Jun, 2009 13:47

"the alloys have now bedded in alot better"

What fun am I missing?

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Tue 30 Jun, 2009 16:09

Looking gorgeous Katie... that simota is just loooovely!!

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