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3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 07:42

Managed to get some better pics of the car with the new ACS sports suspension fitted, and wheels back from refurbishers.

Justin Time · Post by **Justin Time** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 08:31

I love the contrasting red interior/black exterior there, and dropping it just a few mm really makes a difference. Worth the money spent aesthetically, she's a beauty!

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 08:36

Justin Time wrote:I love the contrasting red interior/black exterior there, and dropping it just a few mm really makes a difference. Worth the money spent aesthetically, she's a beauty!

The handling has been transformed totally as well as the car aesthetically being improved too.

Thanks
Lee

benslick · Post by **benslick** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 09:39

Not bad for a Z3 but having an ac badge and m badge is all wrong!

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 09:44

benslick wrote:Not bad for a Z3 but having an ac badge and m badge is all wrong!

"not bad"!!!!............Theres always one isnt there

Enlighten me............ACS kit is not allowed on an M badged car? Are we not splitting hairs here

The car has an m badge in the steering wheel (as new from factory), the side grills are a replacement of the previous chrome ones hence the m badge.

the car has ACS Type II rims and full ACS sports suspension...i like it and it's my car so there

MrPoz · Post by **MrPoz** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 11:03

I think the car looks great as always but IMO the side of the car would benefit from body coloured door handles rather than chrome giving a cleaner look.

zx al · Post by **zx al** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 11:42

Car looks great m8

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 12:25

MrPoz wrote:I think the car looks great as always but IMO the side of the car would benefit from body coloured door handles rather than chrome giving a cleaner look.

I agree, if you look at my sig pic you can see that the car used to have chrome grills and the handles looked great with the grills, they will get changed at some time but im in no rush.

Lee

Althulas · Post by **Althulas** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 12:34

Where did you get the suspension kit from? Looks nice with those gaps in the arches filled.

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 12:44

The kit was from Rossiters in Norfolk. Speak to Daniel there and he will help you out.

Sit down though when he tells you the price....Imho worth every penny though.

Lee

Justin Time · Post by **Justin Time** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 14:46

AFAIK the price is £980 inc VAT or thereabouts. Rossiters seem to be the only supplier in the UK that I came across. The look is definately worth it and being ACS, you know it's not going to be shabby in quality.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 15:21

The car is looking great

Have your teeth come loose yet with the ACS kit?

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 15:48

Surprisingly no, the ride before the kit was fitted definitely gave my fillings a real shake, tramlining was an issue as was cornering.

The ride has been transformed and the car is a pleasure to drive. Took her around the Lakes yesterday over very different road surfaces and the ACS kit has transformed the car for the better, its a much smoother ride with tramlining virtually non existent and cornering is a joy.

Lee

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 15:59

absolutely stunning mate, i love everything you've done with this...especially that boot spoiler! keep up the good work

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 16:39

Im afraid I cant take all the credit. The previous owner Lousie Radcliffe (emigrated to Oz) had all that fitted from new when she ordered the car from BMW.

Aftermarket stuff

ACS Type II 3 piece rims
ACS Foot pedals
Front and rear struts
Remap
ACS Suspension
Becker Head unit with ipod interface
White Lenses throughout

Thanks
Lee

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 18:16

3.0 Lakes Lee wrote:Surprisingly no, the ride before the kit was fitted definitely gave my fillings a real shake, tramlining was an issue as was cornering.

The ride has been transformed and the car is a pleasure to drive. Took her around the Lakes yesterday over very different road surfaces and the ACS kit has transformed the car for the better, its a much smoother ride with tramlining virtually non existent and cornering is a joy.

Lee

The reason for asking about your teeth is here

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20278

Glad you are enjoying the drive

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 19:34

Looking good Lee. Car looks 'right' if you know what I mean. Definitely an improvement over standard.

AussieZ3 · Post by **AussieZ3** » Sun 26 Apr, 2009 08:07

Car is looking good.
I'd remove the m badging off the gills though.
Also agree with door handles, and through in the windscreen surround too.
Additionally I'd paint he two HVAC centre panels with a black paint.
I think black red and silver is too much personally.

gypsycatcha · Post by **gypsycatcha** » Sun 26 Apr, 2009 13:24

cars looking really well mate. I think if u remove the handles, it may look as though something is missing as u have a nice balance with the chrome window surround. I was thinking of going for the window surround too but they are very hit or miss for me. Looks really nice on your car though.

Fildik · Post by **Fildik** » Mon 25 May, 2009 17:16

Great work Lee!

Could You post dimensions of your rims and tyres? ET of rims?

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Mon 25 May, 2009 19:05

Fildik wrote:Great work Lee!

Could You post dimensions of your rims and tyres? ET of rims?

AC Schnitzer Type II 3 piece split rims

Tyre size front is - 225 40 18" Rim is 8.5" wide ET38
Tyre size rear is - 255 35 18" Rim is 9" wide ET32

Tyres are goodyear eagle F1's

Cheers Lee

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Tue 26 May, 2009 17:17

Its a beauty, looks great as it is,
but you have it it how you want it, and not how the others would have it.

Katie_K · Post by **Katie_K** » Tue 26 May, 2009 17:19

thats impressive very nice looking motor

roadhog · Post by **roadhog** » Wed 27 May, 2009 21:03

That looks beautiful!

How low has it been dropped? and how much? thinking of getting some bigger wheelse and lowering mine?
I have a black z3, the facelift 2litre

Thanks

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Thu 28 May, 2009 07:18

roadhog wrote:That looks beautiful!

How low has it been dropped? and how much? thinking of getting some bigger wheelse and lowering mine?
I have a black z3, the facelift 2litre

Thanks

Thanks...........

Now that the car has settled its about 30mm on the back and about 25mm on the front and thats low enough, i certainly wouldnt want the rear any lower. As for price the total bill from BMW including top mounts front and rear, ACS suspension kit, full wheel alignment, rectified handbrake rattle and did the MOT.......total cost inc vat was £1605.

now before everyone starts saying .............how much!!! let me just say that my local BMW dealer (Batemans) are superb and service has never been anything other than 110% and the car is always a bit of a talking point when it goes in and Im treated as well as the guys who walk in with £80 grand bm's. I get to speak to the mechanic working on my car and its usually the same guy each time (and he has a z3 too)

More importantly tho the car has been transformed from a car that tramlined all over the place, shook my fillings out and generally handled quite poorly to a car that now handles superbly, tramlining is non existent and the ride over the bumpy lakes road can only be described as plush yet firm......contradiction I know but thats the only way I can describe it, the damping etc on the ACS kit is spot on and despite the price I would recommend it to anyone.

yalden · Post by **yalden** » Thu 28 May, 2009 10:10

The car looks great, as you well know!

I *should* be ordering the parts to widen my AC's shortly, they have to come from Germany and the exchange rate is a bit of a killer - but seeing yours as tidy as this makes me want to bite the bullet! I'm also hoping to get my Aero kit fitted next month (albeit I've still got to order the rear bumper!).

The ONLY thing I'd recommend to you now is to source and fit Z3M wing mirrors, they'd finish the car perfectly! And ensure that both our cars look even more similar once finished haha.

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Thu 28 May, 2009 16:03

I am keeping my eyes peeled for the mirrors Yalden, I know you are a bit of a fleabay addict so next time you spot some give me the nod!!

I presume they are a straight swap?

Cheers
Lee

roadhog · Post by **roadhog** » Sun 07 Jun, 2009 14:34

Hi, How much are those AC schnitzer Race types? i cant find anywhere to buy them? ACschnitzer.com dont sell?

Also will they fit a standard facelift model Z3 roadster?

thanks

3.0 Lakes Lee · Post by **3.0 Lakes Lee** » Mon 08 Jun, 2009 11:01

roadhog wrote:Hi, How much are those AC schnitzer Race types? i cant find anywhere to buy them? ACschnitzer.com dont sell?

Also will they fit a standard facelift model Z3 roadster?

thanks

If you do a google search there are places you can still get them, try this guy too.

http://www.felgen-man.de/english/indexenglish.html

For genuine ac 3 piece split rims new price about 700- 800 a rim

. The 2 piece are considerably cheaper.

Not sure if they will fit yours, speak to Chris at Rossiters as they are the ac importers and he will be able to tell you what will fit your car

Cheers
Lee

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