zibomb wrote:Thanks alot its taken a bit of thinking. its so easy to change gear, I hold the highest point and shift. I have got a short shift that I need to fit to see if it will reduce the travel much. Its less effort then a standard gear height being the pump at steering wheel height.Z3cade wrote:Its a lovely zed with your own touch.. But i think we all want to know how the hell do you change gear with that for a gear knob????
which part do you hold?
you think mines too high, this is the one in a mates bugeye impreza...
Can't wait . . . I think you've secretly got V-Power on intreavenous drip
I dont see why it wont pass its on securely and ive found it ok to use. Not yet as it never even came across my mind all the other bits I declared before i even had the carseasurfer wrote:Id like to know if it would pass an mot, and is it declared on your insurance Im still bewildered if its actually on the car - maybe your have a play with us all and thats the 'point'
Gill
I will take a video of me driving with it on if I'm out in it this weekend.
Zi's marmite Z3.... Now on corvette rims :)
Jewell I wish I did with the cost of fuel!
I keep forgetting to take the camera with me when I'm out in the z but i found this. Watch from 2.58
http://youtu.be/aXbtGO35KDQ
or if your feeling lazy
http://youtu.be/aXbtGO35KDQ?t=2m55s
I keep forgetting to take the camera with me when I'm out in the z but i found this. Watch from 2.58
http://youtu.be/aXbtGO35KDQ
or if your feeling lazy
http://youtu.be/aXbtGO35KDQ?t=2m55s
So went out to a Stanceworks Uk year finale meet and got some recognition. for those that dont know who Stanceworks is, they are one of the biggest car stance forums around and they posted this
since the last shots and this shot ive lamin-x'd the fogs, added a homemade splitter and change the rear tyre for a better fitment.
since the last shots and this shot ive lamin-x'd the fogs, added a homemade splitter and change the rear tyre for a better fitment.
Also a great finale meet to the season from the Stance Works crew. Heres the write up....
http://www.stanceworks.com/2011/10/stan ... gathering/
http://www.stanceworks.com/2011/10/stan ... gathering/
Thanks alot i'm glad i have friends that can take photos in useless at cameras. I did a shoot in the golf there and loved the back ground. The kerb directly in front of the entrance is a no go. There is a dip in the pathway to the left for pedestrians. I went round that way. I did still have to drag its ass alongseasurfer wrote:Great photos, i quite like to see the grafiti, it adds some brightness and colour to our dreary looking buildings in this country. How on earth did you get your car over that kerb ?
Gill
What can i say its always been one of my favourite cars i love how just a few simply mods can transform a car great pics how did you make the splitter oh and how the hell did you get it up that Kurb
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E30 318 1988 Gone
E36 320 1992 Gone
E36 328 1995 write off
E39 525d M Sport 2003 Current
E37 Z3 M44B1.9 1997 Current
E36 320 1992 Gone
E36 328 1995 write off
E39 525d M Sport 2003 Current
E37 Z3 M44B1.9 1997 Current
Great looking car, and congrats on getting into the Mag! How did you make the splitter? and what materials did you use?
Regards,
Dave
Regards,
Dave
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Wow, thanks alot. I have to say I am now falling in love with Z3's. Thats what I'm about I cant stand big skirts all round and body kits even though i should at my age.si-forks wrote:What can i say its always been one of my favourite cars i love how just a few simply mods can transform a car great pics how did you make the splitter oh and how the hell did you get it up that Kurb
Thanks as said none of them taken by myself but glad they can use a camera.
The splitter well all it is. is a...dont laugh....Garage door seal cost me just over a tenner too. I think this looks better then those vile looking side stick splitters that not only look like a broken splitter, but probably are a rip off because they're made by a money grabbing company.
Thanks alot for the kind comments.Dave'z3 wrote:Great looking car, and congrats on getting into the Mag! How did you make the splitter? and what materials did you use?
Regards,
Dave
I have mentioned the splitter/garage door seal above I just used some double sticky tape that cam with the seal and a few self tapping screws. It works a treat as its rubber so takes a beating from the road well.
Nice wheels.
Really not so sure about the window sticker or your tow hook though mate. Looks oddball....but then again it's your choice.
Not really much modding aside from the wheels that you can do on a Z I think.
They're nice as they are.
Really not so sure about the window sticker or your tow hook though mate. Looks oddball....but then again it's your choice.
Not really much modding aside from the wheels that you can do on a Z I think.
They're nice as they are.
My Toyota MR2 is up for sale £2650 ovno Pics/details available
Did you come up with the idea to use a garage door rubber? Because that is fantastic! I love stuff like that...
Factor 30? Check! Keys? Check! Grin? Check!
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Progress/Damage report: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 784#310784
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Sorry if this is cheeky, but Business venture: http://www.fixtechsolutions.com
The car scene I'm into is mostly over the pond. Thats where i first saw it. Its very cheap and effective and anyone can fit one, if you can't you need shootingDave'z3 wrote:Did you come up with the idea to use a garage door rubber? Because that is fantastic! I love stuff like that...
I too love things like this. On a golf forum we had a thread of cheap mods to do to a car, was very useful.
Just been out for a drive with a mate who got his new camera and wanted to test it....
Couple more pics on the blog post......
http://www.lowlifeuk.com/automotive/more-of-the-z3/
Link now working
Couple more pics on the blog post......
http://www.lowlifeuk.com/automotive/more-of-the-z3/
Link now working
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That would be a good idea for this forum! Like a show and tell for home made/cheap mods...zibomb wrote: I too love things like this. On a golf forum we had a thread of cheap mods to do to a car, was very useful.
I looked at the blog, watched the video...You're a braver man than I am, the watch out for this bit! CRUNCH bits would make my anus retract into my throat! I'm bad enough with my (comparatively) off road ready version
Regards,
Dave
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Sorry if this is cheeky, but Business venture: http://www.fixtechsolutions.com
Progress/Damage report: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 784#310784
Photo thread: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... highlight=
Sorry if this is cheeky, but Business venture: http://www.fixtechsolutions.com
Exactly ill start 1 up with my mod and see where it goes from there. Must be quite a few about I would have thought.Dave'z3 wrote:That would be a good idea for this forum! Like a show and tell for home made/cheap mods...zibomb wrote: I too love things like this. On a golf forum we had a thread of cheap mods to do to a car, was very useful.
I looked at the blog, watched the video...You're a braver man than I am, the watch out for this bit! CRUNCH bits would make my anus retract into my throat! I'm bad enough with my (comparatively) off road ready version
Regards,
Dave
I used to once be like you when I first dropped the golf. Im pretty used to it now unlike my passenger Its the strut brace and exhaust that catches the road the most.
Most 'offroad' versions I have seen have scuffed front bumpers. Either that or they can't park
Not done much to the car lately been using it alot in this weather and suprisingly enjoying taking it for drives in this weather glad I've not garaged it.
A couple of shots from last months PBMW waving the Z flag
Also had it featured on stance nation...
Full feature and more shots here http://www.stancenation.com/2012/01/03/sleek-sexy/
Cheers
A couple of shots from last months PBMW waving the Z flag
Also had it featured on stance nation...
Full feature and more shots here http://www.stancenation.com/2012/01/03/sleek-sexy/
Cheers
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Drove the z in the snow today. had some good fun with 255's on the rear...
Wheels are split at the moment. re polishing the lips and getting new bolts all 140 of them
Wheels are split at the moment. re polishing the lips and getting new bolts all 140 of them
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Great wheels
Was there a problem with the bolts ?
Was there a problem with the bolts ?
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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stunning car, i love the smooth front end!, always wanted to do similar but not sure where i'd relocate the number plate.
Is it this months PBMW its in? i'll try and grab a copy
P.S you should get paid for being the local snow plough!
Is it this months PBMW its in? i'll try and grab a copy
P.S you should get paid for being the local snow plough!
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The bolts had seen better days. Would get them cleaned and re-plated but would be more costly then buying new bolts.Gazza wrote:Great wheels
Was there a problem with the bolts ?
I do run it it the window. I would run it on the front but the number plate holder is ugly and ruins the front for me.?shantybeater wrote:stunning car, i love the smooth front end!, always wanted to do similar but not sure where i'd relocate the number plate.
Is it this months PBMW its in? i'll try and grab a copy
P.S you should get paid for being the local snow plough!
It was January issue so a while back when the forum was down. Really enjoyed that shoot and got a good write up.
I wish I would get paid if I don't do it no one else does.
Thanks alot. Rims are in bits tight now, I'm polishing the lips and getting new bolts.boanke wrote:You have a realy cool car. I do special like your rims, very nice look. But how is it to drive in high speed on a rough road with that muth camber?
Being as low and stiff as it is, the handling is not great. i do drive it quite hard considering. I have driven it on an air field and got to 135 on the dial and had no problem getting there and stopping.
I am going to change a few bush's and see if any differences are made.
The only real problem is going through half a tyre and having to change it to the other half.
I love the work you have done to get your z looking as good as it does. wish i had the space and money. absolutely brilliant stuff.
Heres a pic of 2 rims atm..
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Any tips on polishing the outers? I need to do my LM's at some point. Problem is they still have factory laquer which needs removing!zibomb wrote:Thanks alot. Rims are in bits tight now, I'm polishing the lips and getting new bolts.boanke wrote:You have a realy cool car. I do special like your rims, very nice look. But how is it to drive in high speed on a rough road with that muth camber?
Being as low and stiff as it is, the handling is not great. i do drive it quite hard considering. I have driven it on an air field and got to 135 on the dial and had no problem getting there and stopping.
I am going to change a few bush's and see if any differences are made.
The only real problem is going through half a tyre and having to change it to the other half.
Heres a pic of 2 rims atm..
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Banbury Retail Park, if I'm not mistakenzibomb wrote:Just been out for a drive with a mate who got his new camera and wanted to test it....
Couple more pics on the blog post......
http://www.lowlifeuk.com/automotive/more-of-the-z3/
Link now working
Thanks, I should really but I'd be glad if they just fixed the potholes insteadZedonist wrote:Great pic in the snow, you should bill the council for ploughing the roads for them
Do you have a pic from behind to see the rear camber please?
Not got any good direct rear shots im afraid. I shall get some when the wheels are rebuilt. the best shots showing camber would be...
usually pick up a few things from http://www.wheel-whores.com/forum/shantybeater wrote:
Any tips on polishing the outers? I need to do my LM's at some point. Problem is they still have factory laquer which needs removing!
but a good video that shows the stages anf finishes is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyOodLNI ... re=related
I use nitromors to remove paint/laquer. It works well so you'll have to completely split the rims apart. remember to use silk or a thin cloth between rim bolts and the socket.
It is indeed Banbury Retail Park. I live in Heyford so not too far from there. I see your'e local to me being in north Oxfordshire.Alex L wrote:Banbury Retail Park, if I'm not mistakenzibomb wrote:Just been out for a drive with a mate who got his new camera and wanted to test it....
Couple more pics on the blog post......
http://www.lowlifeuk.com/automotive/more-of-the-z3/
Link now working
Nice... Will give a wave if I see you about. there is a jewish racing gold coloured Z3 a few roads from me and a silver Z3 that drives past me every now and then so you may see a few about.Alex L wrote:I am indeed, moved to the area just before Christmas, was in Heyford yesterday. I'm in Charlton
I think mine may be a bit more will have to get it measured up. Does hurt the tires a bit but just swap them over when they wear down.Bench wrote:Ouch that camber must hurt, mine is low and the camber is 4.5 degrees on the rear...yours must be more than that!
Cars on standard wheels while the images get polished up and will be having the bumper resprayed ready for a roadtrip to Belguim the end of next month. I cant wait to take it out on a nice long drive.
Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - Wheel spec change, front end respr
So cars back together now. had a front end respray, wheel centers are now pearl white, rear wheels are now 10.5 inch wide, exhaust tailpipes are bigger..
Heres a few shots of how it looks took a trip to Brussels for a car show a couple of weeks ago. Excuse the balloon rear tires hoping to change them soon.
Got my self an M50 manifold to do a swap on when i get the rest of the bits in.
Heres a few shots of how it looks took a trip to Brussels for a car show a couple of weeks ago. Excuse the balloon rear tires hoping to change them soon.
Got my self an M50 manifold to do a swap on when i get the rest of the bits in.
Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - Wheel spec change, front end respr
Those tyres on the front look to be the wrong way as they are directional and the tread should be going in the opposite direction to what they are now.zibomb wrote:
Car is looking great though as always, like the new wheel colour
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Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - Wheel spec change, front end respr
long way to go for a show!! some nice looking metal in convoy though
car is looking good as always
car is looking good as always
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Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - Wheel spec change, front end respr
love this z3, truly stunning work, not sure why but I prefer the gold centres over the white... still one of my favourite z3's....top job
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Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - Wheel spec change, front end respr
It may have been posted already but what the width/offset of the front wheels?
Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - Wheel spec change, front end respr
Put the car together running on 2 hours sleep so wasn't thinking straight. Was noticed as soon as I got to the show. Thanks alot next thing is to lose the tow hook and chuck it in the boot once I get a blank for the bumper.g8jka wrote:Those tyres on the front look to be the wrong way as they are directional and the tread should be going in the opposite direction to what they are now.zibomb wrote:
Car is looking great though as always, like the new wheel colour
Not too bad about 6 hours. UK shows are ok but nowhere as good as most other european shows. Going to Netherlands in august for a show Mad I know but a convoy of good friends and some nice roads to drive down makes it worth it for that alone.shantybeater wrote:long way to go for a show!! some nice looking metal in convoy though
car is looking good as always
Thanks alot for the comments. I did love the gold centers, but the pearl white looks so good in the sun on the car. Thanks really strange when people say that but makes it all worth it even moredeutschemk wrote:love this z3, truly stunning work, not sure why but I prefer the gold centres over the white... still one of my favourite z3's....top job
8.5j et +10c_w wrote:It may have been posted already but what the width/offset of the front wheels?
Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - M50 manifold and more pictures
been forgetting about my build thread lately.
not much has changed just put in an m50 manifold. Gives a nice difference acceleration is quicker and the sound is much nicer and louder. Ill chuck some random images up..
Comparison while I was in Brackley..
A few shots from a mate Scott Palmer with a m3 and z3m..
DC12 show..
And the manifold..
not much has changed just put in an m50 manifold. Gives a nice difference acceleration is quicker and the sound is much nicer and louder. Ill chuck some random images up..
Comparison while I was in Brackley..
A few shots from a mate Scott Palmer with a m3 and z3m..
DC12 show..
And the manifold..
Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - M50 manifold and more pictures
Hello dude ive got you on fb, well low life anyhow...
I see some pics at graff tunnel in London, are you local? I'm in Kent.
Just slammed my Z, got my 8.5 and 9.5J rims to go on in next week or two. If you are local then a meet up could be good for some photos?
Oh and whats the spec of your wheels and what tyre sizes you got on? ta man
I see some pics at graff tunnel in London, are you local? I'm in Kent.
Just slammed my Z, got my 8.5 and 9.5J rims to go on in next week or two. If you are local then a meet up could be good for some photos?
Oh and whats the spec of your wheels and what tyre sizes you got on? ta man
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Though your car is way to low in my taste I must say, it looks really good!!
Since you put so much energy, money and time into it.... you should do something about the brakes - you simply cannot have rusty and dirty brakes on car car as clean and tidy as yours.
The flange on the discs - paint them with a heat resistant white paint - this will will make the wheels look even deeper - calipers etc. should painted black.
My brakediscs are painted silver 8heat resistant paint) and calipers black - no more rusty brakes and it looks good to - and when you service your car you can wipe the brake dust of with a cloth - just an idea...
Since you put so much energy, money and time into it.... you should do something about the brakes - you simply cannot have rusty and dirty brakes on car car as clean and tidy as yours.
The flange on the discs - paint them with a heat resistant white paint - this will will make the wheels look even deeper - calipers etc. should painted black.
My brakediscs are painted silver 8heat resistant paint) and calipers black - no more rusty brakes and it looks good to - and when you service your car you can wipe the brake dust of with a cloth - just an idea...
Ferdinand
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Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - M50 manifold and more pictures
Quick question about your all red rear lights. They look really cool, but do your indicators still flash orange? What about your reverse lights? I assume they light up red?
Cheers
Cheers
Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - M50 manifold and more pictures
It is too low for alot of people i understand. front calipers are black rears are tiny and not very noticeable so not in a rush to do them. I have new disks to chuck in so i will spary them up... thanks for thatFerdinand wrote:Though your car is way to low in my taste I must say, it looks really good!!
Since you put so much energy, money and time into it.... you should do something about the brakes - you simply cannot have rusty and dirty brakes on car car as clean and tidy as yours.
The flange on the discs - paint them with a heat resistant white paint - this will will make the wheels look even deeper - calipers etc. should painted black.
My brakediscs are painted silver 8heat resistant paint) and calipers black - no more rusty brakes and it looks good to - and when you service your car you can wipe the brake dust of with a cloth - just an idea...
In the day time they are mostly red and at night they are orange. Reverse light does light up red not required to be white in mot'sbaretto wrote:Quick question about your all red rear lights. They look really cool, but do your indicators still flash orange? What about your reverse lights? I assume they light up red?
Cheers
Cleaned the engine bay for the first time in a long time. The result.....
Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - M50 manifold and more pictures
how much was your insurance if you dont mind me asking?Then decided to buy this beaut 4 weeks ago its a 2.8 as im 22 and insurance wouldn't touch me on anything bigger. Absolutely love the car!
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