S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
That was a guy called Wildag. He has a screen scraper script that he used on BMWTIS.com. Using this he was able to get all the data we are interested in and more, but for for the NA roadsters and Coupes. I did ask about the UK info and gave him the VIN numbers, but he never replied.Jonttt wrote:I think your right Rob,I also remember reading an american post a few months back about a guy who have written some kind of "script" to pull out data from a BMW database to do just this type of thing.
Sounds like your the man
Maybe someone else will ahve better luck, but it may be that BMWTIS only lists US VINs. BMWTIS is a chargeable service.
Si.
I am doing a newsletter item for the BMWCC magazine for January publication and will put out a search request to see if anyone responds with information.
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.
"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
Phil, sounds like a great idea.
I've had some feedback from Spartanburg. I emailed the manufacturing facility first and they responded by saying they can't help but provided an american customer services number, it was obviously a "stock" don't bother us response
I also emailed their public relations / media person but have had no response yet so will send a gentle reminder next week. I would rather get a sorry can't help than be ignored (how rude )
If I get no joy next week I'll try BMW Germany.
I've had some feedback from Spartanburg. I emailed the manufacturing facility first and they responded by saying they can't help but provided an american customer services number, it was obviously a "stock" don't bother us response
I also emailed their public relations / media person but have had no response yet so will send a gentle reminder next week. I would rather get a sorry can't help than be ignored (how rude )
If I get no joy next week I'll try BMW Germany.
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Get all excited this morning as found another missing S54. This was a nice Titainum Silver with Estoril Blue interior.
Still got a way to go before we have a full house, there are 28 cars where there's no match between VIN and Reg and I have records of 17 cars I can't match to a VIN.
It does tend to be the early cars I have scant info on, so any help would bemuch appriciated.
Still got a way to go before we have a full house, there are 28 cars where there's no match between VIN and Reg and I have records of 17 cars I can't match to a VIN.
It does tend to be the early cars I have scant info on, so any help would bemuch appriciated.
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I wish I hadn't looked at this, only 13 cars match what im after but on a high note over 50% of that are my favourite combo
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Just read through this whole thread properly. Do you still require details on some cars and is mine one of them? RX02 UGE?
One other thing, does anyone know the full list of optional extras available on the cars? (just so I know what mine does & doesnt have)
One other thing, does anyone know the full list of optional extras available on the cars? (just so I know what mine does & doesnt have)
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One of the early ones
Hi, this is my first post to Zroadsters. I have recently purchased a Z3M S54 LB64009 built March 2001 First Reg May 2001 in Titan Silver with matching hard top, Black Hood, Imola red/black interior. I picked it up in August and it has only covered 18500 miles. Its not run in!!! Has now done nearly 22K - Its awesome! If you want further spec/info I would be glad to provide
Oxford Green S54 on Pistonheads:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2430028.htm
Some incorrect references to the S52 (USA engine) in the narrative:
General Spec:
3.2 litre Z3M roadster. 2001/51 plate. 56000 miles.
S54 model engine delivering 325 bhp
Number of owners: 2
Full service history documented in service book.
Presented in Oxford Green 2. This is a stunning rich colour that looks dark with polishing and delivers a wonderful glint in the sunshine with its dark metalic finish. Probably one of the lowest mileage cars of this type available for its age!!
This is one of the very rare S54 engined Z3M roadsters with full service history. Only 73 were ever produced in RHD with the S54 engine. For your information: The newer S54 engine is known to be almost bullet proof whereas the older S53 and S52 engines are prone to component failure (I know this from past experience with an older 1999 Z3M roadster Estoril Blue which I owned several years ago. Knowing the robustness of the s54 engine I immediately seeked a replacement model and have not been proved wrong since - it has to be said though that all Z3M roadsters are truly amazing cars!!).
Engine and Drive:
- This car is spec'd at 325 bhp (s54 model). With this particular model (as opposed to the older s52 model engine) the power delivery is faster, more responsive and the 0-60 specification is under 5 seconds. My current insurance quote (for a bonus accelerator 10 month policy) has been quoted at under £500 - for the power you get that's surely cheap insurance.
- 5 speed gearbox
- Anti-lock brake system ABS
- Dynamic stability / traction control with bypass option
- Z3M Sportwheels
Interior:
- Electric doorlock with remote and alarm
- Black leather sportseats with electric adjustment controls
- Black cloth electric roof
- BMW Leather Tourney Covers (original + another as a spare - worth over £150)
- Electric windows
- Electric mirrors
- 2 stage seat heating
- Roll hoops and removable wind deflector
- MP3 CD radio with connectivity provided for external devices e.g. iPods etc
- Air conditioning
- Headlight washers
- Twin airbags
Other Useful to Know Stuff:
The car is fitted with a Thatcham Category 1 imobiliser which helps to lower insurance premiums.
Includes all originally supplied tools (e.g. tyre sealant system for punctures - no spare tyre - to save weight and keep the car fast and light) and owners handbook etc...
Exceptional condition for the bodywork as the car has recently received a professional polish plus the car is garaged overnight every night and over the weekend.
Brand new Michelin Pilot Pro Sport II tyres fitted.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2430028.htm
Some incorrect references to the S52 (USA engine) in the narrative:
General Spec:
3.2 litre Z3M roadster. 2001/51 plate. 56000 miles.
S54 model engine delivering 325 bhp
Number of owners: 2
Full service history documented in service book.
Presented in Oxford Green 2. This is a stunning rich colour that looks dark with polishing and delivers a wonderful glint in the sunshine with its dark metalic finish. Probably one of the lowest mileage cars of this type available for its age!!
This is one of the very rare S54 engined Z3M roadsters with full service history. Only 73 were ever produced in RHD with the S54 engine. For your information: The newer S54 engine is known to be almost bullet proof whereas the older S53 and S52 engines are prone to component failure (I know this from past experience with an older 1999 Z3M roadster Estoril Blue which I owned several years ago. Knowing the robustness of the s54 engine I immediately seeked a replacement model and have not been proved wrong since - it has to be said though that all Z3M roadsters are truly amazing cars!!).
Engine and Drive:
- This car is spec'd at 325 bhp (s54 model). With this particular model (as opposed to the older s52 model engine) the power delivery is faster, more responsive and the 0-60 specification is under 5 seconds. My current insurance quote (for a bonus accelerator 10 month policy) has been quoted at under £500 - for the power you get that's surely cheap insurance.
- 5 speed gearbox
- Anti-lock brake system ABS
- Dynamic stability / traction control with bypass option
- Z3M Sportwheels
Interior:
- Electric doorlock with remote and alarm
- Black leather sportseats with electric adjustment controls
- Black cloth electric roof
- BMW Leather Tourney Covers (original + another as a spare - worth over £150)
- Electric windows
- Electric mirrors
- 2 stage seat heating
- Roll hoops and removable wind deflector
- MP3 CD radio with connectivity provided for external devices e.g. iPods etc
- Air conditioning
- Headlight washers
- Twin airbags
Other Useful to Know Stuff:
The car is fitted with a Thatcham Category 1 imobiliser which helps to lower insurance premiums.
Includes all originally supplied tools (e.g. tyre sealant system for punctures - no spare tyre - to save weight and keep the car fast and light) and owners handbook etc...
Exceptional condition for the bodywork as the car has recently received a professional polish plus the car is garaged overnight every night and over the weekend.
Brand new Michelin Pilot Pro Sport II tyres fitted.
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This one has come up a few times already, I viewed it in southampton last year and actually tried to help the previous owner out with s52 references etc.. but he only made part amendments
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This will be mine thenJonttt wrote:Breakdown is:
04/2000 x1
05/2000 x1
09/2000 x3
11/2000 x1
02/2001 x3
03/2001 x1
04/2001 x5
05/2001 x6
06/2001 x6
07/2001 x5
08/2001 x4
09/2001 x2
10/2001 x5
11/2001 x3
12/2001 x3
01/2002 x9
02/2002 x3
03/2002 x4
04/2002 x8
I remember giving some details of my S54 back in 2006 and promised i would get a final report, etc. Haven't been on here in a while so is there any final report that i'm entitled to??
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Hi Hylts,
It's me that has been compiling all this with the help of Alfie and a few others. Sorry you haven't had any feedback yet. When I started out doing this I foolishly thought that we could get all the cars in short time. Sadly this has not been the case albeit I am still on the hunt and still pick up the odd one every now and then.
To date I'm short of 16 cars, there's another 10 where I have details but can't match them to a VIN. We did get some info fro BMW that allowed us to match colours to VIN's but curiously this has been inaccurate.
The break down I have to date is;
Estoril Blue 21
Titanium Silver 15
Black Sapphire 13
Phoenix Yellow 11
Imola Red 4
Oxford Green II 3
Steel Grey 3
Laguna Seca Blue 2
Cosmos Black 1
Total 73
Hope this helps. If anyone does ses an S54, please note the Reg, colour, and if possible have a sneaky lookin the window for the last three digits of the VIN, then PM it to me. Thanks.
It's me that has been compiling all this with the help of Alfie and a few others. Sorry you haven't had any feedback yet. When I started out doing this I foolishly thought that we could get all the cars in short time. Sadly this has not been the case albeit I am still on the hunt and still pick up the odd one every now and then.
To date I'm short of 16 cars, there's another 10 where I have details but can't match them to a VIN. We did get some info fro BMW that allowed us to match colours to VIN's but curiously this has been inaccurate.
The break down I have to date is;
Estoril Blue 21
Titanium Silver 15
Black Sapphire 13
Phoenix Yellow 11
Imola Red 4
Oxford Green II 3
Steel Grey 3
Laguna Seca Blue 2
Cosmos Black 1
Total 73
Hope this helps. If anyone does ses an S54, please note the Reg, colour, and if possible have a sneaky lookin the window for the last three digits of the VIN, then PM it to me. Thanks.
Still got it - waiting for it to crossover to "rare classic" and hit 6 figures in value once the recession endsAlfie wrote:Hylton...Blimey!
You really still got that car?
I bought some bits off you a long, long time ago, remember?
Get yourself and that lovely motor out on a crooze sometime mate.
Cheers!
A.
Yes I remember, got some chrome door handles now and z3 ski rack bits for sale.....
I'd be up for some croozes, been out the country a lot so it's been tucked away..... 33k miles on the clock only - could it be the lowest mileage one out there?
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Ah...yes, thanks.Jonttt wrote:Links to pics of Southcoaster's car:
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... highlight=
It didn't say 'S54' in the thread title, so I didn't bother reading it...
A.
Welcome to the Forum Adrian
Also the S54 Club
Also the S54 Club
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"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"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"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
If those 8080 Dunlops are original bin them.
Bin them anyway.
Bin them anyway.
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"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"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"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
S54 on PH M30 RAX
Hi there S54 fans, does anyway know this car?
Looking for an S54 y'see...new to forum...and it's cheaper than a Cayman!
Much appreciated to all.
Looking for an S54 y'see...new to forum...and it's cheaper than a Cayman!
Much appreciated to all.
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Yes i viewed the car about a year ago now, looked in good condition throughout and ran well. I just couldnt get on with the color combination. If you like the look of it i'd definately give the car a viewing and see what you think
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popped spot welds in the boot (were clear when i viewed it). Other than the usual thats about it, good luck with the viewing!
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Just new to these cars, so, forgive me for my ignorance.
Bought my Z3 a week ago and it has an 'M' steering wheel and an 'M' gear stick knob, alas, from what I've read here (no I didn't read the whole thread ), my VIN number ends with LK17263.
Looks like steering wheel and gear knob are a red herring
Oh well...........
Bought my Z3 a week ago and it has an 'M' steering wheel and an 'M' gear stick knob, alas, from what I've read here (no I didn't read the whole thread ), my VIN number ends with LK17263.
Looks like steering wheel and gear knob are a red herring
Oh well...........
the 3.2 litre engine is the tell tale sign of an ///M car and if your not sure if you have got one or not its 99.999999999999% certain you don't I'm afriad. Its even more unlikely you have an S54 engined ///M car and didn't realise it
from the VIN yours is a 2002 2.2. It may be a sport model if it has a clear 3rd break light but not an ///M I'm afraid.
///M accessories are fitted to lots of BMW models (part of BMW marketing and does confuse people who are not used to BMW's)
from the VIN yours is a 2002 2.2. It may be a sport model if it has a clear 3rd break light but not an ///M I'm afraid.
///M accessories are fitted to lots of BMW models (part of BMW marketing and does confuse people who are not used to BMW's)
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The manual supplied with the car is for general BMW Saloon cars, it has nothing to do with the Z3. Found a Z3 pdf manual online, but, it's for the 2.5i and 3.0i Roadsters and the 3.0i Coupe. Haven't found a specific manual for my 2.2i yet. I knew it didn't have the 3.2 litre engine, just didn't know what the M model consisted of.Jonttt wrote:the 3.2 litre engine is the tell tale sign of an ///M car and if your not sure if you have got one or not its 99.999999999999% certain you don't I'm afriad. Its even more unlikely you have an S54 engined ///M car and didn't realise it
Yes, mine was built in May 02 and first registered in September 02 and is the 2.2i model in Sapphire Black (only 2 owners from new). Oh, and yes it does have the 3rd clear brake light.Jonttt wrote:from the VIN yours is a 2002 2.2. It may be a sport model if it has a clear 3rd break light but not an ///M I'm afraid.
///M accessories are fitted to lots of BMW models (part of BMW marketing and does confuse people who are not used to BMW's)
So then, educate me, tell me what differences the Sport model has to the normal model?
I'm on iPhone at moment but I'll post up a link to the original brochure and price list I have for your car showing the differences fully but the sport models had extras like sport suspension clear 3rd break light sports seats aluminium centre consol etc
Better to post questions in a new thread as this one is dedicated to a different model
Better to post questions in a new thread as this one is dedicated to a different model
S54 on Pistonheads
??51EEM
Estoril, estoril black interior, blue hood
86k miles
Side airbags, no cruise control
Service history looks a little "long"? in first 8 years
Running in Check 1201mile Castle BMW Jan 2001
Oil Service 22876 Wheatley Hall BMW July 2004
Oil Service 48711 Parkside Autos (BMW specialist) Feb 2007
Inspection II 59627 Parkside June 2008
Oil Service 74629 Parkside June 2009
Oil + Inspection I 79330 Douglas Paul Dec 2009
Oil, Oil Filter, Air Filter 83371 Aug 2010
Oil, Oil Filter, Vanos Filter, Brakes 86085 Aug 2011
??51EEM
Estoril, estoril black interior, blue hood
86k miles
Side airbags, no cruise control
Service history looks a little "long"? in first 8 years
Running in Check 1201mile Castle BMW Jan 2001
Oil Service 22876 Wheatley Hall BMW July 2004
Oil Service 48711 Parkside Autos (BMW specialist) Feb 2007
Inspection II 59627 Parkside June 2008
Oil Service 74629 Parkside June 2009
Oil + Inspection I 79330 Douglas Paul Dec 2009
Oil, Oil Filter, Air Filter 83371 Aug 2010
Oil, Oil Filter, Vanos Filter, Brakes 86085 Aug 2011
S54 sold very quickly on Pistonheads
Y267FRA
S54 version 79 righthand drive models made 46247 miles excellent condition full service history including running service
Silver /black /grey nappa leather factory hardtop + tonneau cover + wind deflector harman?kardon sound system 6 stack cd changer in boot A/Cin good working order heated seats + electric dsc new rear tyres fitted 400 miles ago tracker fitted inspection 2 service 3500 miles ago 4 service lights on 11 months tax 6 months mot unmarked wheels
£9,750 with hardtop so great price with that mileage.
Y267FRA
S54 version 79 righthand drive models made 46247 miles excellent condition full service history including running service
Silver /black /grey nappa leather factory hardtop + tonneau cover + wind deflector harman?kardon sound system 6 stack cd changer in boot A/Cin good working order heated seats + electric dsc new rear tyres fitted 400 miles ago tracker fitted inspection 2 service 3500 miles ago 4 service lights on 11 months tax 6 months mot unmarked wheels
£9,750 with hardtop so great price with that mileage.
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