Z3 Lovers - I you had one wish.......

BonBon · Post by **BonBon** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 07:04

.....how would you have wanted your OEM Z3 to be different?

I'll start:

I wish the rear window was glass and not vinyl.

VinceR · Post by **VinceR** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 07:17

Ditto .. but as that's already been said, I'd vote for a decent audio setup.

Mike Fishwick · Post by **Mike Fishwick** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 07:39

Different camshafts, so trading the bottom-end for a kick in the back at about 3000 rpm and more top end - a sports car engine rather than one from a large saloon.

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 08:03

they should be fitted with roll hoops and sports seats as standard.

velocemax · Post by **velocemax** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 08:36

The V8 from the new M3 !

Frank.A · Post by **Frank.A** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 09:09

A glass rear window and a properly engineered diff mount.

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 09:33

800 hp

siwilson · Post by **siwilson** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 09:43

More respect from the general populous an even BMW themselves.

si-forks · Post by **si-forks** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 09:44

Glass rear Window and a wider front grill like the Z4 still trying to work out how to change mine and why make the face lift 1.9 less powerful than the old one

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 10:09

better rear end chassis

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 10:56

Having them all look like Naaem.m'S as standard.....

wonderloaf · Post by **wonderloaf** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 11:05

Heated glass rear window and about 2 inches more legroom ... that would be perfect.

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 11:54

Glass rear window, a smaller fatter steering wheel and a diff mount that isn't prone to self destruction.

:edit: ...I think I've just talked myself into a z4!!

Cloz · Post by **Cloz** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 11:57

No rocking seats

Ferdinand · Post by **Ferdinand** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 14:17

V8 from M3
Better brakes
Bi-xenon headlights
Heated glass rear window
Cup holders and arm rest
Seats that don't rock
4-way adjustable steering wheel - with control buttons on steeringwheel for radio and cruise control (have bought a system from Germany though - just need to fit it!!!

)

Fully automatic open and close functioning roof - also on remotecontrol!

I love the simplicity of the Z3 - I just miss some things that could make the ownership more comfy'....

Enjoy the weekend - hope some of you have sun - it's been raining here for 1,5 says now

macca · Post by **macca** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 14:38

Z3cade wrote:Having them all look like Naaem.m'S as standard.....

+1

1955DavidR · Post by **1955DavidR** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 15:03

If you want a glass rear window buy a hardtop. Modern convertibles are compromised in looks due to everyone wanting them to be electric and have glass rear windows. There are very few convertibles that look right and stlylish, the Z3 stands out due to its large and well proportioned hood, the side windows arent compromised either as they are in Boxsters and Z4's to name but a few. Give me a decent sized plastic screen any day over the letterbox sized glass efforts.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 15:46

Perfect as it is

Tim.

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 16:04

4 way adjustable steering wheel ??? do you mean they adjust 2 way already

or not at all

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 19:08

Smaller steering wheel but I bought it as it's retro with enough mod cons so I would leave as is in that regard.

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 19:32

Mike Fishwick wrote:Different camshafts, so trading the bottom-end for a kick in the back at about 3000 rpm and more top end

= the ///M without trading the bottom end.
Wider angle wing mirrors would be good plus agree on a smaller steering wheel like the Z4's.

Bill- · Post by **Bill-** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 19:37

I like mine just as it is,

Mac The Tank · Post by **Mac The Tank** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 20:06

Maybe if they had added a "Superleggera" version as a special edition to the ///M...

Big engine, little car = near perfection

Mac

Post by **Robert T** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 21:01

seasurfer wrote:4 way adjustable steering wheel ??? do you mean they adjust 2 way already or not at all

Surely that would be X, Y, Z and time!

Reach and rake would be sufficient.

About the only thing I would change with mine is the access for changing the headlight bulbs.

Cheers R.

billz · Post by **billz** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 21:18

Will never get it. But stone chipless paint

bill

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 21:39

Hi Robert T, so is that a yes or a no ?

Mac The Tank · Post by **Mac The Tank** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 21:41

billz wrote:Will never get it. But stone chipless paint
bill

You can, kinda

http://slotcar.net/speedlingerie/

MAN UP AND PUT ON A BRA!!

Mac

Post by **Robert T** » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 22:19

seasurfer wrote:Hi Robert T, so is that a yes or a no ?

Mine doesn't. But it doesn't bother me that it doesn't.

Cheers R.

billz · Post by **billz** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 06:08

Mac i have a full bra but it hasnt been fitted yet due to waiting till car got sprayed, then it will be going on.
bill

J1SUA · Post by **J1SUA** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 06:32

No tango lights on all models as standard
Glass rear screen folding Hardtop

mich · Post by **mich** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 07:29

Auto, instantaneously retractable number plates triggered by radar

Bill- · Post by **Bill-** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 07:31

you can get similar on a bike, but get caught with them & you go to prison..
It's happened

mich · Post by **mich** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 08:27

A friend had a substance that you could paint over the number plate which was transparent and highly reflective that would do

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 08:53

billz wrote:Will never get it. But stone chipless paint
bill

I think Nissan already have this? self healing paint

Tim.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 08:54

Mac The Tank wrote:
billz wrote:Will never get it. But stone chipless paint
bill
You can, kinda

http://slotcar.net/speedlingerie/

MAN UP AND PUT ON A BRA!!

Mac

I suddenly feel quite ill

Tim.

jayson f · Post by **jayson f** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 10:24

Super Charger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :d

Mac The Tank · Post by **Mac The Tank** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 12:04

billz wrote:Mac i have a full bra but it hasnt been fitted yet due to waiting till car got sprayed, then it will be going on.
bill

ooh, nice! I'm still not sure if bra is the way forward.. gonna start a new thread methinks...

oh, and another wish - a v8...

Mac

Ferdinand · Post by **Ferdinand** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 14:34

seasurfer wrote:4 way adjustable steering wheel ??? do you mean they adjust 2 way already or not at all

Since you can't move the steering wheel today at all - I'd like it 4-way: up/down - in/out....

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 16:07

Thanks Ferdinand, thought i had been missing something - so 4 way for me too, and smaller

baretto · Post by **baretto** » Sat 23 Jul, 2011 18:36

angel eyes and LED rear lights

unclemart · Post by **unclemart** » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 09:48

An extra gear at the top to make motorway cruising a bit more economical

Lazeodoom · Post by **Lazeodoom** » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 10:56

I'd agree with the extra cruising gear, also, a heated front windscreen for the winter mornings at 6am before work when the inside and outside (I don't have aircon) are frozen up and take ten minutes to shift! I appreciate Ford have some sort of exclusivity thing for the heated windscreen but they are fantastic!

Hard Top · Post by **Hard Top** » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 11:02

Lazeodoom wrote:a heated front windscreen for the winter mornings at 6am before work when the inside and outside (I don't have aircon) are frozen up and take ten minutes to shift! I appreciate Ford have some sort of exclusivity thing for the heated windscreen but they are fantastic!

+1

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 11:48

I have a cruise control on my zed but have never used it, not sure how it works

Hard Top · Post by **Hard Top** » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 12:17

seasurfer wrote:I have a cruise control on my zed but have never used it, not sure how it works

+1

Ferdinand · Post by **Ferdinand** » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 13:05

seasurfer wrote:I have a cruise control on my zed but have never used it, not sure how it works

Don't you have a manual for the car

I believe a cruise control works best with an automatic gearbox - luckily I've got one of those

Now I just need to install my buttons

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 13:18

Yes i have a manual, i presumed it was an adition by a previous owner, will get the book out and have a look. Thanks.

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