Your 'must do' mods
Your 'must do' mods
So for those of you that have done so, what would you say are your 'must do' mods, the ones that, if you were to have to start again, you would be doing first? The ones that made your zed look better? The ones that made it drive better?
So lets have them, what are they, how much did they cost, and what did they give you? Photos of styling mods required
So lets have them, what are they, how much did they cost, and what did they give you? Photos of styling mods required
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Mods
In order of effect:
Smaller steering wheel £300
Shorter gear lever £1 (DIY)
High level rear view mirror £10 DIY
Front boot lining without CD player bulge
Poly bushes £50 DIY
Butt Strut £200
Body Brace £200
Strut brace £50 second hand
Cold air intake £10 DIY
Rear crossmember bush inserts £25
Remap £200
Smaller steering wheel £300
Shorter gear lever £1 (DIY)
High level rear view mirror £10 DIY
Front boot lining without CD player bulge
Poly bushes £50 DIY
Butt Strut £200
Body Brace £200
Strut brace £50 second hand
Cold air intake £10 DIY
Rear crossmember bush inserts £25
Remap £200
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- hornel Z3M
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Simota air induction
Short gear knob
handbrake handle to match
M gear and handbrake gaiters
Hamann boot spoiler
chrome wheel bolts (20)
M chrome door pins
m pedal kit
racing steering wheel
chrome styling around air + heater vents, radio surround.
Braided clutch hose (ordered)
Engine bay strut brace
Short gear knob
handbrake handle to match
M gear and handbrake gaiters
Hamann boot spoiler
chrome wheel bolts (20)
M chrome door pins
m pedal kit
racing steering wheel
chrome styling around air + heater vents, radio surround.
Braided clutch hose (ordered)
Engine bay strut brace
Last edited by hornel Z3M on Sun 03 Apr, 2011 18:06, edited 1 time in total.
First for me it was 18" alloys in a more flattering style. Just couldn't stand the 16" standard alloys fitted.
Then followed a strut brace. Don't currently have this fitted as my issue was dodgy shock absorbers. The brace masked this is a bit, and it drives as well now without it. Will probably fit it again at some stage.
De-tango! De-tango! De-tango! Started off with indicators, but have since fitted white LED bulbs in the side markers on the bumpers. Finished it off with a new set of angel eye headlamps.
Stubby aerial.
///M Seats. Just fitted, and they are so much more comfy and better looking.
Then followed a strut brace. Don't currently have this fitted as my issue was dodgy shock absorbers. The brace masked this is a bit, and it drives as well now without it. Will probably fit it again at some stage.
De-tango! De-tango! De-tango! Started off with indicators, but have since fitted white LED bulbs in the side markers on the bumpers. Finished it off with a new set of angel eye headlamps.
Stubby aerial.
///M Seats. Just fitted, and they are so much more comfy and better looking.
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He used to be a keen fan of =Blue Peter=
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Very interested in this myself, being 6' it means I have to crank the neckHigh level rear view mirror £10 DIY
sometimes when driving to see forward. Even though seat is at it lowest.
----------------- BMW Z3 Das Beste Auto -----------------
Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
Jonttt wrote:I've kept mine standard
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The best mod by far has been the smaller steering wheel
link HERE
The cheapest (ie free) is to check your getting WOT if you've got an accelerator cable and your tyres pressures are correct.
The next best is stainless steel clutch hose (c£20 + fitting) to smooth out the gear change.
de-tangoed
front strut
pipperx induction
M coupe seats and matching door cards
ac splitters
chrome roll hoops
tonneau cover
rear spacers
staggered BBS wheels with contact sports
still wants new shocks and lowering with polly bushes fitting/BB throttle body/sports cat exhaust/body brace/rear brace/M mirrors inside and out/remove spare wheel/stereo upgrade speakers as well....off the top of my head thats all i can think of at the moment.....but i am drinking
front strut
pipperx induction
M coupe seats and matching door cards
ac splitters
chrome roll hoops
tonneau cover
rear spacers
staggered BBS wheels with contact sports
still wants new shocks and lowering with polly bushes fitting/BB throttle body/sports cat exhaust/body brace/rear brace/M mirrors inside and out/remove spare wheel/stereo upgrade speakers as well....off the top of my head thats all i can think of at the moment.....but i am drinking
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Look!
If you look in the Z3 Knowledgebase you will find full details of my method of shortening the gear lever and making a cold air intake - both being attributed to 'Guest' after I was hacked off the site a year or so ago:
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15407
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8918
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15407
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8918
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In years to come the most sought after Z's will be the unmolested ones, so only carry out reversable mods and keep all the standard parts to return the car back to standard. In the bike world original GSXR750's and early Fireblades were plentiful just like Z3's but everybody fitted baubles and bangles and now unmolested examples are rare and fetching good money.
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Unmolested
I didn't buy my Z3 to keep in original condition to satisfy the whims of some future pedant - Any changes I have made are to satisfy MY requirements!
As for value - don't kid yourselves, as there will be so many 'unmolested' and little-used Z3s around in future that - as now - they will be ten a penny. Like any other modern car, the Z3 will not appreciate until there are very few left, when they can join 'classics' such as Triumph Stags and Ford Capris etc - what a thought!
The trouble is that - particularly in the UK - they will be in shocking condition underneath, even if the paintwork shines and the carpets have never had feet on them.
As for value - don't kid yourselves, as there will be so many 'unmolested' and little-used Z3s around in future that - as now - they will be ten a penny. Like any other modern car, the Z3 will not appreciate until there are very few left, when they can join 'classics' such as Triumph Stags and Ford Capris etc - what a thought!
The trouble is that - particularly in the UK - they will be in shocking condition underneath, even if the paintwork shines and the carpets have never had feet on them.
Strut brace
HiGazHyde wrote:First for me it was 18" alloys in a more flattering style. Just couldn't stand the 16" standard alloys fitted.
Then followed a strut brace. Don't currently have this fitted as my issue was dodgy shock absorbers. The brace masked this is a bit, and it drives as well now without it. Will probably fit it again at some stage.
De-tango! De-tango! De-tango! Started off with indicators, but have since fitted white LED bulbs in the side markers on the bumpers. Finished it off with a new set of angel eye headlamps.
Stubby aerial.
///M Seats. Just fitted, and they are so much more comfy and better looking.
I have very recently joined as a new member after getting my 1st Z3 about a month ago.
I see you used to have an unused strut brace - I was wondering if you still have it and do you want to sell it?
Do give me a call.
Cheers
John Walker
M: 0781 281 0074
John1950, you have a PM!
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- hornel Z3M
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Do you think people look after the top of the car and dont bother with underneath on this forum, i dont think so Mike
97 2.8 73,000. Helrot Red
18" Beyern multispoke wheels.
Shocks and springs all round. (standard height)
Uprated discs and calipers
New clutch,dual-mass flywheel,slave cylinder,and braided hose.
Recovered seats, charcoal grey double red stitching.
Bespoke armrest,covered same as seats.
Accelerator cable.
///M gearstick and pedals
leather gearstick gaiter and handbrake cover to match seats.
Bespoke reinforced glass wind deflector (no roll-hoops)
Chrome heater and window control surrounds.
Woudn't mind but it's not even my car.
Good job Joanne intends to keep it.
Steve
18" Beyern multispoke wheels.
Shocks and springs all round. (standard height)
Uprated discs and calipers
New clutch,dual-mass flywheel,slave cylinder,and braided hose.
Recovered seats, charcoal grey double red stitching.
Bespoke armrest,covered same as seats.
Accelerator cable.
///M gearstick and pedals
leather gearstick gaiter and handbrake cover to match seats.
Bespoke reinforced glass wind deflector (no roll-hoops)
Chrome heater and window control surrounds.
Woudn't mind but it's not even my car.
Good job Joanne intends to keep it.
Steve
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18" Staggered Dish Wheels
M Mirrors
M Illuminated Short Gear Knob
M Lip Spoiler
Black Side Repeaters
Black Side Lights
Chrome Exhaust Tip
Detangoed Headlights
Angel Eye Rings
Angel Eye Fog Lights
Tonneau Cover
Rear Clear Wind Deflector
Things I've fixed:
Antenna Grommet
Centre Console Lights
Instrument Cluster Lights
Electric Driver's Seat
M Mirrors
M Illuminated Short Gear Knob
M Lip Spoiler
Black Side Repeaters
Black Side Lights
Chrome Exhaust Tip
Detangoed Headlights
Angel Eye Rings
Angel Eye Fog Lights
Tonneau Cover
Rear Clear Wind Deflector
Things I've fixed:
Antenna Grommet
Centre Console Lights
Instrument Cluster Lights
Electric Driver's Seat
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Underside Rot
Yes, Hornel - just look at any pictures of the underside of Z3s in this forum, never mind in the flesh - even at concours events - and you will see that anything further in than the odd painted brake caliper is usually left to rot, and they do!
It just never occurs to most enthusiasts that the hidden parts of their car are just as worthy of care than the visible parts. It's just a fact of life.
Even the BMW Car Club no longer judge the inner sides of the wheels/brakes/suspension/underside in their open concours class - yet paradoxically, they judge the cleanliness of the wheel arches!
It just never occurs to most enthusiasts that the hidden parts of their car are just as worthy of care than the visible parts. It's just a fact of life.
Even the BMW Car Club no longer judge the inner sides of the wheels/brakes/suspension/underside in their open concours class - yet paradoxically, they judge the cleanliness of the wheel arches!
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I would not argue with that statement Mike but i have had my M a couple of months and have had the underside cleaned and wax oiled when it had the inspection 11 so how keen are the others then.
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Obviously a smart arse then
BMW dust caps x 4 (replica)
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)
I am looking for new additions to these
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)
I am looking for new additions to these
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one. Harry Callahan.
BMW dust caps x 4 (replica)
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)
BMW dust caps x 4 (replica)
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)