Modifications

Giles · Post by **Giles** » Sat 22 Nov, 2003 13:53

OK - he's the deal...you can only make ONE mod to your stock Z - what would that be?

TonyCal · Post by **TonyCal** » Sun 23 Nov, 2003 05:53

Ive done most of those already

Devon Z · Post by **Devon Z** » Sun 23 Nov, 2003 22:35

Ive had lowered springs on my Z from one month old made for looks mainly but the handling was greatly improved and when the strut brace was fitted even better . Im not sure about the rear brace as ive heard about ground clearance problems but im happy with the handling as it is at the moment . Next ? bit of extra go , ive built a cold air intake system with cone filter (slight improvement/nice sound) but im looking into supercharging . Roll on next summer!!!!! .

kliss · Post by **kliss** » Thu 27 Nov, 2003 19:19

It has always been a problem to get the rear end's geometry setup right .. as it's all un-adjustable .. unless you go through all the hassle to install adjustable mounts .

Lorraine · Post by **Lorraine** » Wed 03 Dec, 2003 07:51

kliss,

You mentioned something about installing adjustable mounts for the butt strut, I was wondering how you do this.

My Z has the M-tech sport suspension and I have the butt strut installed, but it is barely high enough at the moment to clear most speed humps. I tried to fit the body brace but the clearance was so bad that it has been sitting in my garage ever since. We talked with the strong strut guys about this and took photos, but they were unable to come up with a solution since my suspension seems to be lower than stock. We tried numerous ways of attaching the butt strut and the body brace but could not find a combination that gave me enough clearance.

Will adjustable mounts allow me to fit the body brace

or am I destined to sell it.....'

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kliss · Post by **kliss** » Wed 03 Dec, 2003 07:58

Hi Lorraine,

That specific part is somehow call "Rear Subframe Camber Adjuster" it's from Dinan but requires welding and taking off the rear subframe in order to get that fit. Otherwise, I think www.bavauto.com also have something like an adjustable bushing to put at the rear control arm and allow slight rear camber adjustment.

You can try that ..

All of it should not affect the Butt-Strutt

henner · Post by **henner** » Thu 11 Dec, 2003 12:28

i cant believe it...a member from hong-kong?!?!?!

kliss · Post by **kliss** » Thu 11 Dec, 2003 15:19

Yes ... I'm from Hong Kong and still is .. !

Guess what .... we only have 15 M Roadster in the whole 6 million people island and no M Coupe !

Still dreaming to have the M Coupe !

ZZZEMMCO · Post by **ZZZEMMCO** » Thu 11 Dec, 2003 18:45

Hi Henner , Just goes to show what a Small world of BMW it is.from Munchen to Spartenburg to HK &&&.From Buchloe B 7,s to Macau Grand Prix 3rd in class, Ask Kliss??.Nordschleife to----?.

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sun 23 Jan, 2011 23:33

OK I could have started a new thread on this but thought I would go for the ultimate thread resurrection (beat this one if you can

)

The dilema is always performance/handling v cosmetics but I think my 1 mod would be......

AC Schnitzer split rims

unclemart · Post by **unclemart** » Sun 23 Jan, 2011 23:49

Blimey my Zed was only 4 when this thread started

But I agree a nice set of alloys will get noticed first.

Brakes are missing from the list though...
performance wise its the one mod that will get you round a track consistantly quicker.

Ferdinand · Post by **Ferdinand** » Mon 24 Jan, 2011 00:47

I went for "suspension" - though mine is a "Sport Edition" with lowered susoension already.

how much does a strut brace improve handling?

Hard Top · Post by **Hard Top** » Mon 24 Jan, 2011 01:04

Jonttt wrote:OK I could have started a new thread on this but thought I would go for the ultimate thread resurrection (beat this one if you can )

The dilema is always performance/handling v cosmetics but I think my 1 mod would be......

AC Schnitzer split rims

Jonttt, you old poker player, beat you by 15 days.

HT

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40

markrnorton · Post by **markrnorton** » Mon 24 Jan, 2011 06:58

Done most of the mods

BUT NO CHROMING

AHH PLEASE NO CHROME

Ferdinand · Post by **Ferdinand** » Mon 24 Jan, 2011 07:56

oh come on - a BIG crome V8 badge on each front wing....

No seriously - could not agree more - funny thing is - it must be a British thing - I've never seen anyone else use all that crome.... Everyone else must have good taste

stu · Post by **stu** » Mon 24 Jan, 2011 09:52

Brakes?!?

markrnorton · Post by **markrnorton** » Mon 24 Jan, 2011 11:53

stu wrote:Brakes?!?

I suppose they're quiet important

First thing i did, and then did again (bigger) with the V8 going in

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Mon 24 Jan, 2011 12:05

Hard Top wrote:
Jonttt wrote:OK I could have started a new thread on this but thought I would go for the ultimate thread resurrection (beat this one if you can )

The dilema is always performance/handling v cosmetics but I think my 1 mod would be......

AC Schnitzer split rims
Jonttt, you old poker player, beat you by 15 days.

HT

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40

Does not count till the thread is resurrected by a new post

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